watch for
phrasal verb
watched for; watching for; watches for
1
: to look for (someone or something expected)
She watches for her school bus from inside her house.
The doctors watched for signs of the disease.
2
: to look for (something that one wants to get or use)
She is always watching for sales.
Examples of watch for in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
With questions and concerns weighing on the company, here’s what to watch for when Tesla reports earnings Tuesday.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Stephanie Rodriguez: Verdict watch for this case was tense … when the jury began to deliberate into a second day, there was some wonder.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2024
Also watch for any new plants that sprout from seeds left by birds that consume the berries.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Including the secondary, here’s what to know and watch for during Saturday’s game at the Coliseum.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 19 Apr. 2024
Point your eyes toward the constellation Lyra to watch for the spectacle.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
The weather service had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for more than 7 million people in that region overnight, warning that tornadoes were possible with destructive wind gusts potentially reaching 85 mph.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
Photo : Hublot/Getty Ludacris: Hublot King Power Unico Ludacris knows how to pick the right watch for the occasion.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
Utah earthquake:Earthquake hits Cedar City, Utah; no damage or injuries immediately reported
Tornado watch through the evening for Indiana counties
NWS has issued a tornado watch for the following counties in Indiana until 10 p.m.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
William Gavin, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
Stephanie Rodriguez: Verdict watch for this case was tense … when the jury began to deliberate into a second day, there was some wonder.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2024
Also watch for any new plants that sprout from seeds left by birds that consume the berries.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Including the secondary, here’s what to know and watch for during Saturday’s game at the Coliseum.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 19 Apr. 2024
Point your eyes toward the constellation Lyra to watch for the spectacle.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
The weather service had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for more than 7 million people in that region overnight, warning that tornadoes were possible with destructive wind gusts potentially reaching 85 mph.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
Photo : Hublot/Getty Ludacris: Hublot King Power Unico Ludacris knows how to pick the right watch for the occasion.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
Utah earthquake:Earthquake hits Cedar City, Utah; no damage or injuries immediately reported
Tornado watch through the evening for Indiana counties
NWS has issued a tornado watch for the following counties in Indiana until 10 p.m.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Watch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20for. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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