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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
Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
My greatest gift was being able to pay attention and watch people and figure it out.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Read more: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta go all-in on Trump
Last March, Zuckerberg was recorded admiring Indian billionaire Anant Ambani’s roughly $1 million watch, reportedly an RMS-10 Tourbillon Koi Fish.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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On the way to Topanga Canyon, Dad and I stopped to watch the fire burn.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
My greatest gift was being able to pay attention and watch people and figure it out.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Photo : Watch Print The Dial: The Face of the Wristwatch in the 20th Century
True watch nerds will appreciate the depth of this intricate reference book exploring the focal point of every watch: the dial.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Read more: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta go all-in on Trump
Last March, Zuckerberg was recorded admiring Indian billionaire Anant Ambani’s roughly $1 million watch, reportedly an RMS-10 Tourbillon Koi Fish.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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The annual rates for new home construction remains well below those observed in the early 2000s and years prior.Carlos Waters, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning a visit to California to observe the damage from the wildfires, which have burned down thousands of homes.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kante was sentenced to 20 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay more than $3 million in restitution.Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Continuing on the momentum, the following GenAI trends are set to catch fire in 2025 and every executive should be paying attention: Agentic AI Agentic AI includes AI systems that are meant to act autonomously in real-world environments and are capable of acting without human interference.Venkat Viswanathan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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As Will periodically rode by on a Segway to monitor his work—Segways were for closers on Seal Team Six—Colvin flailed in his efforts to charm the residents of St. Cloud.Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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Fleet managers can not only remotely monitor the location of vehicles but also implement smart routing, monitor and influence driver behavior to ensure safety and security, manage fuel consumption and organize price-dynamic refueling.Aliaksandr Kuushynau, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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LaVine didn’t care if Williams missed a shot or ran smack into a defender or dribbled the ball off his foot.Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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And the public no longer cares about the difference so long as they’re entertained.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Curran, if confirmed, would be new to managing the agency’s $3 billion budget and supervising its more than 8,000 employees.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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French military personnel are part of the monitoring committee supervising the ceasefire, which aims to pave the way for stabilization and reconstruction.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The bright spot for UConn in the first half was star guard Azzi Fudd, who shot 50% both from the field and beyond the arc for a team-leading nine points.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
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With Keegan Murray sitting out with left ankle soreness, Christie called up Ellis to the starting lineup and the second-year guard responded with four steals in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 1.Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging people in southern Texas to keep a lookout for animals suffering from New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that also impacts humans.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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During World War II, Goodyear produced more than 150 blimps to help the U.S. Navy keep a lookout for enemy submarines.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Now watchdogs are eyeing more than just profit reporting.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Matlock star eyed the camera while jokingly ripping up a piece of paper.Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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