1
as in observing
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 following
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 monitoring
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 caring
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 supervising
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 watching
But even if Booker’s appearance evades the FCC’s scrutiny, the commission is closely watching TV talk programs, with The View in particular a subject of interest.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Allies of Mamdani, including some in the Jewish community, were closely watching the mayor’s response as the latest controversy over Duwaji’s art unfolded.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
But Betty, who sits up that first night watching Laura sleep, is clearly dealing with something else.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Her teammate and friend, James Twiggs, aka Love Story, was also intrigued while watching games with her dad.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
But the process will also create opportunities to make the material more widely available online for consumers who want to go down the rabbit hole of watching every available segment with their favorite stars.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
In Terminal 1, agents stood in pairs at passenger exit points, watching as travelers walked by.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The fear people are expressing is not abstract, but the fear of a generation of adult children watching their parents age in a country that has not caught up to the math.
—Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Counsell was away from camp Friday and Saturday, watching Rowan, a junior at Whitefish Bay High School outside of Milwaukee, play in the Division 2 state semifinal and championship game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Allies of Mamdani, including some in the Jewish community, were closely watching the mayor’s response as the latest controversy over Duwaji’s art unfolded.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
But Betty, who sits up that first night watching Laura sleep, is clearly dealing with something else.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Her teammate and friend, James Twiggs, aka Love Story, was also intrigued while watching games with her dad.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
But the process will also create opportunities to make the material more widely available online for consumers who want to go down the rabbit hole of watching every available segment with their favorite stars.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
In Terminal 1, agents stood in pairs at passenger exit points, watching as travelers walked by.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The fear people are expressing is not abstract, but the fear of a generation of adult children watching their parents age in a country that has not caught up to the math.
—Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Counsell was away from camp Friday and Saturday, watching Rowan, a junior at Whitefish Bay High School outside of Milwaukee, play in the Division 2 state semifinal and championship game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watching
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The wars in Iran and Ukraine will be top of the agenda, while South Africa, which was supposed to attend as an observing nation, says France withdrew its G7 invitation after the US threatened to boycott.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kay visited a university snow observing site in the Rockies this week and found only patchy, slushy snow cover that was melting rapidly.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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While demand for travel surged in the years immediately following pandemic restrictions, price sensitivity appears to be returning as economic uncertainty grows.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The department said there have been no arrests in connection with the case, but investigators are actively following leads.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said his office was monitoring the deployment of federal officers at O'Hare International.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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In that same survey, Americans said NASA’s top priorities should be monitoring asteroids that could hit Earth and monitoring Earth’s climate system.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Helen is looking for a loving and caring family.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Kimberly Mutcherson, a law professor at Rutgers University, said that women who want to opt for care that seems risky to doctors often face accusations of not caring about their babies.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
20 Mar. 2026
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The transit operator has been accused in the past of not properly supervising contract security personnel who occasionally used excessive force.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Here’s what StyleCaster editors are eyeing on sale right now.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Mar. 2026
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Torch has been the leading vendor in the state, but other companies are eying the Missouri market and donating to political action committees.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Stahla encouraged those with lawns to hold off on watering their grass, noting that is will survive the dry conditions for a few more weeks.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In a TikTok post, Lenae addressed the comments, noting that her creative aesthetic is directly inspired by the likes of Chaka Khan, Minnie Riperton, and Diana Ross.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The man removed a magazine from the gun, and, with his hand covering the muzzle, accidentally pulled the trigger.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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Countless teenagers stopped by the crash site Saturday, covering the charred earth with flowers, candles, and pictures.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Watching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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