1
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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2
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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Other big things to watch this week in the market include updates on the government shutdown and China, as well as Club name Saleforce ’s Dreamforce.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
The watch is for Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon, Sequoia and South End of the Upper Sierra.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Verb
In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Other big things to watch this week in the market include updates on the government shutdown and China, as well as Club name Saleforce ’s Dreamforce.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
High wind watches have been issued for southern Delaware, coastal New Jersey and Long Island from Sunday morning through the overnight hours into Monday for sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and up to 60 mph gusts.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
The watch is for Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon, Sequoia and South End of the Upper Sierra.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
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The flood threat will climb even higher to above 8 feet Monday, which would be the highest level observed since Superstorm Sandy in 2012.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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This discovery also suggests that astronomical events were observed by people outside of the elite class and state control.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Xiao reportedly built his fortune in business with Communist Party leaders and is currently in prison following a high-profile abduction by Chinese agents and subsequent disappearance.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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And another tropical system following on the heels of Priscilla early next week could pile onto the flood threat.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Strufe adds that while intelligence agencies or cybercriminals have simpler ways to monitor people – such as accessing CCTV cameras or video doorbells – the widespread presence of wireless networks could eventually form a near-comprehensive surveillance infrastructure.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs, the team that drafted Schwarber, are one team in particular to monitor as negotiations unfold.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Stanislavski cared about your psyche.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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See video … WATCH STEVE SCALISE – Chuck Schumer seems to only care about his political future.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Exantus was previously permitted to be supervised in Florida upon his release from prison in accordance with an interstate compact, Hall said.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Orlando Magic have cut ties with guard Johnell Davis and forward Justin Minaya.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The complaint also alleges that Dennis did not maintain proper lookout, did not keep her vehicle under proper control, did not apply her brakes, and did not utilize the last clear chance, in addition to driving under the influence.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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