1
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
Avani Kumar, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
As the crowd watches, a surf coach makes a split-second choice.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
To someone who watches her clips on Instagram, there’s no meaningful difference.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Imitation Richard Mille watches.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd watches the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Fans love highlights, and NHL stars such as Connor Bedard, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid consistently draw wows from anyone who watches them play.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Michigan head coach Dusty May watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the championship of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Chicago.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Around the same time, a young Paul Thomas Anderson watches The Basketball Diaries and sees potential.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Three thieves used sledgehammers to perform a smash-and-grab at a popular Sherman Oaks mall on Wednesday evening, stealing jewelry and watches before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Stearns, who hired Mendoza, also will be blamed if the Mets miss the playoffs for the second time in three years under their respective watches.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Heir is a coin-sized sensor that fits on the caseback of most watches via a micro suction disc to count your steps and deliver notifications from your phone via vibrations.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Residents should stay alert for tornado watches or warnings Thursday evening.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Iowa weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brian Smith, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
The district's cellphone policy also limits the use of tablets, laptops, wireless headphones and smart watches, dictating that devices must be turned off and put away during the school day.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet his name continues to be stamped onto everything — Bibles, sneakers, watches, mobile phones and the Epstein files.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.
—Avani Kumar, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
As the crowd watches, a surf coach makes a split-second choice.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
To someone who watches her clips on Instagram, there’s no meaningful difference.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Imitation Richard Mille watches.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd watches the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Fans love highlights, and NHL stars such as Connor Bedard, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid consistently draw wows from anyone who watches them play.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Michigan head coach Dusty May watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the championship of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Chicago.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Around the same time, a young Paul Thomas Anderson watches The Basketball Diaries and sees potential.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
The watches underwent 25 days of scrutiny there, analyzed via a new acoustic testing method that recorded every sound emitting from the timepiece to track irregularities, temperature sensitivities, and more in the name of all things precision.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Three thieves used sledgehammers to perform a smash-and-grab at a popular Sherman Oaks mall on Wednesday evening, stealing jewelry and watches before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Stearns, who hired Mendoza, also will be blamed if the Mets miss the playoffs for the second time in three years under their respective watches.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Heir is a coin-sized sensor that fits on the caseback of most watches via a micro suction disc to count your steps and deliver notifications from your phone via vibrations.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Residents should stay alert for tornado watches or warnings Thursday evening.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Iowa weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brian Smith, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
The district's cellphone policy also limits the use of tablets, laptops, wireless headphones and smart watches, dictating that devices must be turned off and put away during the school day.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Yet his name continues to be stamped onto everything — Bibles, sneakers, watches, mobile phones and the Epstein files.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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The hiring spree comes as the company shifts more aggressively toward enterprise sales and tries to regain momentum against Anthropic and Google, and as the company eyes a possible IPO within the next 12 months.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Set in a collapsing Caracas, the film follows a woman who returns home after her mother’s funeral to find her apartment taken over by an armed militia.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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How the April Strike Builds on January 30 The April 5 action follows an earlier nationwide general strike on January 30, 2026, which Strike26 described as the opening phase of its campaign.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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At Tuesday’s hearing on two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise system, the NTSB recommended that Ford find ways to improve the way its system monitors drivers, and urged the federal government to establish minimum safety standards.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Among other things, HiveWatch monitors video feeds, employee access, online conversations, threats against executives and brands, and 911 dispatches.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The problem is not that Los Angeles cares too little about education; the problem is the unmanageable and underperforming bureaucracy to which delivering education has been entrusted.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Because our senator, Jon Ossoff, cares more about the Democratic Party than the people of Georgia.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to articles 57 and 110 of the constitution, the supreme leader sets domestic and foreign policy and supervises all branches of the government, including the executive, legislature and judiciary.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which supervises the court, didn’t return a request for comment by press time.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Consider installing gutter guards or screens, which help block debris from entering while still allowing water through.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For homeowners who want to minimize ongoing gutter work, guards represent a practical investment.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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This year, the Eastern Orthodox Church observes Easter on April 12.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Driving across America’s vast freeways, Koch observes, you might be fully absorbed in a radio story while your eyes still process the road ahead, attending to relevant features.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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