1
as in observed
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 followed
to take notice of and be guided by
watch what I do when I run into that kind of problem
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3
as in monitored
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
watched the situation to see if it improved
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4
as in cared
to have an interest or concern for
you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life
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5
as in supervised
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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Recent Examples of watched
Hours later, Utah officials confirmed Kirk had died, meaning that everyone who watched the video had essentially just viewed a snuff film.
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
De La Cruz, who struck out looking with the bases loaded in the ninth in last week’s loss to the Mets, watched two strikes from Morejon to fall behind 1-2.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
With political violence and threats increasingly spilling into online spaces, how Bluesky enforces its rules may be closely watched, both as a test of its moderation model and as a signal of how decentralized platforms handle harmful content.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The survivors watched in terror as their guardian was relieved of his suit.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The film is almost certain to be a commercial hit and a cultural replay, watched again and again on streaming platforms.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Throughout its history, WWD has covered designers and executives almost from the beginning of their careers — and then watched as many of them have become pillars of the industry and of the broader culture in general.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
However, the light at the end of the tunnel came when Miller watched her daughter's immediate improvement through medication.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Issues with crime in neighborhood Riley said neighbors watched Tuesday as police searched for blood and a crime scene a few hundred feet from his home.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
De La Cruz, who struck out looking with the bases loaded in the ninth in last week’s loss to the Mets, watched two strikes from Morejon to fall behind 1-2.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
With political violence and threats increasingly spilling into online spaces, how Bluesky enforces its rules may be closely watched, both as a test of its moderation model and as a signal of how decentralized platforms handle harmful content.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The survivors watched in terror as their guardian was relieved of his suit.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The film is almost certain to be a commercial hit and a cultural replay, watched again and again on streaming platforms.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Throughout its history, WWD has covered designers and executives almost from the beginning of their careers — and then watched as many of them have become pillars of the industry and of the broader culture in general.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
However, the light at the end of the tunnel came when Miller watched her daughter's immediate improvement through medication.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Issues with crime in neighborhood Riley said neighbors watched Tuesday as police searched for blood and a crime scene a few hundred feet from his home.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
Verb
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According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just like particles behave differently when observed, your business suffocates under micromanagement.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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She was followed by her brother Frankie, who spoke with PEOPLE on the red carpet before the awards show.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That blockbuster, which Alcaraz won after a Houdini escape, has been followed by two solid sequels.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though she was monitored by cameras and armed guards, Sara tried in her own way to resist the terrible labor that she’d been forced into.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The episode made lots of people on Merseyside conclude FSG cared only about its asset, rather than the club’s place in the community that underpins their identity.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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While many elements of the story are autobiographical, there are significant differences, the most important being that his protagonist, Seita, was an idealized character who acted far more nobly and cared much better for his little sister than Nosaka himself had been capable of.—
Ginny Tapley Takemori
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Open to kids ages 4-12, the program has a wide range of kids’ club activities such as crafts, games, and supervised play.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Richardson, play between a large dog and a kitten can be very positive for bonding and enrichment, but must always be supervised.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Spector then eyed the camera directly and dramatically took a sip of a drink.—
Judy Kurtz,
The Hill,
9 Sep. 2025
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Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Monday, as investors assessed Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation announcement over the weekend and eyed key economic data in the region.—
Holly Ellyatt,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Madsen later had an 11-yard TD run to counter the Eagles’ lone first-half scoring drive, which covered 72 yards in 10 plays.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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