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as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
I turned my head to continue watching the bird as it flew away
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as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
watch what I do when I run into that kind of problem
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as in to monitor
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
watched the situation to see if it improved
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as in to care
to have an interest or concern for
you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life
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as in to supervise
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
hired a high school girl to watch their daughter until they got home from work
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as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
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as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of activity, opportunity, or danger
kept a watch over the sick baby
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as in lookout
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
the little boy kept watch at the window for signs of Santa and his sleigh
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Recent Examples of watch
Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
At Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 10, the pop star watched Kelce defeat the Denver Broncos in a $5,000 Versace blazer and miniskirt set over a $35 Victoria's Secret corset top, paired with a bag and knee-high boots (both Versace).
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
No pricepoint was immune to lackluster results, although high-end watches above 3,000 Swiss francs at export price lost less ground than the rest.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Today, he’s intrigued watching his 11-year-old daughter.
—Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
At Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 10, the pop star watched Kelce defeat the Denver Broncos in a $5,000 Versace blazer and miniskirt set over a $35 Victoria's Secret corset top, paired with a bag and knee-high boots (both Versace).
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Among the offerings in the $425 wheeled coolers were Rolex watches, Lucchese leather cowboy boots, Oakley sunglasses, WHOOP bands, and products from the Black Y-3 line from Adidas.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
No pricepoint was immune to lackluster results, although high-end watches above 3,000 Swiss francs at export price lost less ground than the rest.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Use that time to observe all the details around you.Dr. Terrie Hope, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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For the study Gambale worked with a cat named Esther, who was dropped 100 times from various heights to observe the landing patterns.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The novel follows Violet Sorrengail, whose commanding mother denies her entry to the safe Scribe Quadrant and forces her into Basgiath War College, where students fight to become elite dragon riders.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hand-washing, covering your mouth during coughing, and following other basic hygiene measures can all help prevent the spread of whooping cough.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The key thing to monitor is that USC didn’t miss any starts to injury along the offensive line in 2024.Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Testing wastewater, including sewage, can help public health officials monitor the spread of viruses and bacteria such as flu and COVID-19, even picking up cases that are symptomless and unreported.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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For the colleges that care about rigor or integrity, this will be a burden and drive professors insane, of course.Derek Newton, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Our answer is that these leaders should care about the erosion of public trust – a lot.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
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The kids can run around (supervised) with their peers for water sports, hiking, pizza parties, games, and more while parents enjoy yoga, tennis, swimming, or just take in the scenic views.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Virgin River mayor and chief meddler Hope McRae (Annette O'Toole) is supervising the wedding organization, the town's equivalent of a royal wedding.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Castillo Armas, the murderer of Guatemalan democracy, would himself be assassinated by a member of his own presidential guard in 1957.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Dec. 2024
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The trade cements Austin Reaves’ role as the Lakers’ primary on-ball guard.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The sedan fled the scene, and a lookout was issued to local law enforcement, Guglielmi said.Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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An officer with the Portland Police Bureau told PEOPLE in a statement that the case is still under investigation, and refuse organizations are on the lookout in case the leg was thrown in the trash.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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With so much fashion existing online, there’s something refreshing about trying pieces on in-store after eyeing them first on a little screen.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Moueix is selling globally through her website, and looking to start wholesaling, eyeing Field and Fort in Summerland, Calif., Elyse Walker in St. Helena, Calif., Merci and Hotel Costes in Paris and Corso Como in Milan as potential partners.Booth Moore, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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