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as in eyes
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 follows
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 monitors
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 cares
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 supervises
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 guards
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
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as in lookouts
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 watches
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Not just someone who’s there, who’s a bystander, and who just watches things happen.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Flashbacks reveal haunting mommy issues triggered as Mary watches her childhood home get demolished to make way for a high-rise apartment building.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Richard Mille is taking its high-jewelry watches up a notch.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
For the 30-minute ride to school, Clementine watches YouTube videos on her school Chromebook.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 26 May 2026
For the 30-minute ride to school, Clementine watches YouTube videos on her school Chromebook.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Connie Lansdown, the hysterectomy patient, watches the storm yank a man from a reclining chair and drag him down the hall.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Cootie watches a stranger muse about him on the news.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The group checks out the collection, excitedly putting the watches on their wrists to try them on.
—Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Shooting in Los Angeles under a California tax credit this month, Little One watches as a sudden change in a child’s behavior threatens to tear a picture-perfect family apart.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026
For a company that makes only about 50,000 watches a year — compared to more than a million a year for Rolex — and is still family owned, AP's investments are measured in decades rather than quarters or even years.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The seizures included more than 12 kilograms (26 pounds) in gold bars, millions in cash, premium watches and some 20 luxury properties, investigators told a news conference.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
They can also be worn with luxury watches and various other bracelets already in one’s wardrobe.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Flood watches are in place for some parts of the Pittsburgh area.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Verb
Top talent watches whether your values show up in the moments that actually cost something.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Not just someone who’s there, who’s a bystander, and who just watches things happen.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Flashbacks reveal haunting mommy issues triggered as Mary watches her childhood home get demolished to make way for a high-rise apartment building.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Richard Mille is taking its high-jewelry watches up a notch.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
For the 30-minute ride to school, Clementine watches YouTube videos on her school Chromebook.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 26 May 2026
For the 30-minute ride to school, Clementine watches YouTube videos on her school Chromebook.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Connie Lansdown, the hysterectomy patient, watches the storm yank a man from a reclining chair and drag him down the hall.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Cootie watches a stranger muse about him on the news.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2026
Noun
Long before scarcity, Japanese craftsmanship and collector-driven storytelling became ubiquitous across independent luxury eyewear JMM, as the brand is commonly called among collectors, which helped position frames more like watches, jewelry or works of design.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The group checks out the collection, excitedly putting the watches on their wrists to try them on.
—Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Shooting in Los Angeles under a California tax credit this month, Little One watches as a sudden change in a child’s behavior threatens to tear a picture-perfect family apart.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026
For a company that makes only about 50,000 watches a year — compared to more than a million a year for Rolex — and is still family owned, AP's investments are measured in decades rather than quarters or even years.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The seizures included more than 12 kilograms (26 pounds) in gold bars, millions in cash, premium watches and some 20 luxury properties, investigators told a news conference.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
They can also be worn with luxury watches and various other bracelets already in one’s wardrobe.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Flood watches are in place for some parts of the Pittsburgh area.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former Biden administration official, follows at 25%.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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This follows a series of antitrust victories against the NCAA and power conferences that have upended a system long inhibiting players’ abilities to fully benefit from the wealth their talents generated.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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The maritime authority that monitors shipping in the region, the UKMTO, had earlier said a vessel had been struck in the Persian Gulf, about 40 nautical miles southeast of the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The series wasn’t directly based on a Rice book but centered on her in-universe secret society that monitors supernatural beings and whose representatives (like Justin Kirk’s Raglan James) have shown up in IWTV and The Mayfair Witches.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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By Kristy Alpert The New York Times Like many 19-year-olds of her generation, Makai Wallace, from South Jordan, Utah, cares deeply about her friends, her skin care routine and staying healthy.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Inspired by the Japanese mingei (art of the people) movement, Mingei cares deeply about design functionality, handmade craft, and bringing out the creativity living in us all.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Milshtein previously served as adviser to COGAT, which supervises civilian policy in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Liveried guards greet you at the grand entrance and breeze through ‘hello’ in any number of languages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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He is known for his corner offense, which featured two big men at each side of the free throw line, an offense that would spread the floor and allow guards and wings to cut and flow to the corners.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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What to see today There are plenty of hikes and lookouts throughout the park, from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater to the petroglyph field, featuring ancient rock carvings, along the Chain of Craters Road.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Inland, Dunk Island is covered in lush rainforest, with several trails leading to lookouts, quiet beaches, and the island’s high point, Mount Kootaloo, which sits at 900 feet above sea level.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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As a horrified Sam inadvertently observes, a creature has been sating itself on his buddy’s brain.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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As Kubiak stands stoic and observes, Janocko is active and outspoken with players before and after reps.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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