1
as in to observe
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 to follow
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 to monitor
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 to care
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 to supervise
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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1
as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
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as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of activity, opportunity, or danger
kept a watch over the sick baby
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as in lookout
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 watch
Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
This leads to a sharp and humid love triangle, in which Roisin must deal with her own warmth toward Echo while watching Kosta fall for her, until the plot crests through a breathtaking act of betrayal.
—Haley Mlotek, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
William Pesek, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
In recent years DiCaprio also has thrown his support behind sustainability in the watch community, including a 2023 partnership with Swiss watchmaker ID Genève.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Given the area’s proximity to Missouri, she’s also watched as voters there struggled with more limited access to early and mail-in voting.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
This leads to a sharp and humid love triangle, in which Roisin must deal with her own warmth toward Echo while watching Kosta fall for her, until the plot crests through a breathtaking act of betrayal.
—Haley Mlotek, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
Abe didn’t do it from 2012 to 2020, even as Buffett’s money began arriving on his watch.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
In recent years DiCaprio also has thrown his support behind sustainability in the watch community, including a 2023 partnership with Swiss watchmaker ID Genève.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
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Fox News Digital observed the collaboration firsthand by accompanying the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJSO) in Florida during their operations.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant’s seamless indoor-outdoor setting with a large patio provides a prime spot for observing incredible sunset views of the surrounding mountains.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Three medical experts testified in January that Geyser was no longer a threat to the public following considerable progress.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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If Mickey 17 follows the same release pattern as the films listed above, then viewers can expect to purchase or rent the film on PVOD anytime between April 1 and April 8, since new film releases on PVOD typically debut on Tuesdays.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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For investors and market participants, closely monitoring storage data, production trends, and international LNG flows will be critical in navigating the natural gas landscape.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Horry County Fire Rescue has deployed 410 personnel with 127 fire apparatus to battle the blaze, using drones to monitor fire movement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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John Koskinen, who led the IRS from 2013 to 2017, said in an interview that the widespread cuts to the IRS make no sense if Trump and Musk genuinely care about fiscal responsibility and rooting out waste, fraud and abuse.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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Millie's model, which integrates midwives, OB-GYNs, doulas, and technology, challenges this perception by offering a more comprehensive and personalized approach to care.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has denied in court papers that intends to abolish the agency completely, arguing that some of its functions are continuing, but Reuters on Monday reported top officials at the consumer agency have not allowed staff to resume supervising financial companies.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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General billed Medicare and other government insurers for surgeries performed by Harvard medical trainees without proper oversight because supervising surgeons were working in another operating room.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Star guard Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in the first quarter of the Mavericks' loss to the Sacramento Kings, ending his season and leaving his availability for the start of the 2025-26 campaign in doubt.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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But as Pirates coach Bo Patton sees it, there are two ways to look at what the 6-foot-4 senior guard/forward brings to the team.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fourth District Judge Nancy Baskin sentenced the 27-year-old Watkins — who served as the lookout and said he wasn’t affiliated with the gang — to three months in the Ada County Jail, opposing a request by the prosecution for years of additional incarceration.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
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Officers with the Fort Worth Police Department’s K9 and Directed Response units stopped two vehicles allegedly being used as lookouts and arrested four more suspects, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
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The 31-year-old PGA Tour pro is teeing off at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, eyeing the $20 million purse.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The House passed a resolution last month, but its fate now rests with the Senate, which is eyeing significant changes.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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