watch (for)

verb

Definition of watch (for)next
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) watch for all the latest news on this Web site

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  1. expect
  2. anticipate
  3. await
Verb
  • Markets currently expect a pause in January, the CME Fed Watch tool shows, after warmer-than-expected inflation data this week ignited some caution, economists said.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of expect
Verb
  • Here are three things that students can likely anticipate as EA/ED results are announced in the coming weeks: 1.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The global population landscape is set to experience a significant shift, as some countries grapple with dramatic declines while others anticipate major growth.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of anticipate
Verb
  • That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
    Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There, three Rado watches that embody the holiday essence of gratitude, celebration and love await: Captain Cook, True Square Open Heart and Centrix Open Heart Super Jubilé.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of await
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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