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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2
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
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025
There's something so soothing about sitting on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the sound of crickets and watching fireflies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
Tsunami watches were also issued in Canada, Indonesia, and Japan before they were all cancelled.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 July 2025
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Verb
Imagine standing next to Barbary macaques while watching the eclipsed sun above the western entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025
There's something so soothing about sitting on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the sound of crickets and watching fireflies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Noun
The 47-year-old has amassed quite the watch collection over the past two decades.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
Tsunami watches were also issued in Canada, Indonesia, and Japan before they were all cancelled.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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Sun Circle in Tucson Tucked alongside the dusty trails of Rillito River Park in Tucson, Sun Circle is a ceremonial structure built for observing the sun's movement.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Critics say displaying those details may encourage some observing the festival to boycott shops owned by those of another faith – an attack on the secularism enshrined in the constitution.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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But there’s no hiding that the recent larger-scale legalization of sports betting operations and the partnerships with MLB that followed have had adverse ramifications on baseball.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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Deanna Raybourn’s sequel, which reads fine as a standalone, follows a senior quartet of female assassins who are called back into action to track down a mole within the elite assassin organization, the Museum.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The Del Valle school district is still monitoring the effects of the federal pause on certain funding, spokesman Christopher Weddle said last week.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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People traveling to regions known to be endemic to these diseases should monitor their health for up to two weeks after returning and promptly report any signs of illness to health authorities.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Customers care deeply about environmentally and socially responsible products, and organizations are evolving their ESG practices to meet those expectations.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That sort of understanding, as most of us learn, can be in surprisingly short supply—not only because others don’t care enough to try but because sometimes there’s a gap that just can’t be bridged.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Dogs should be supervised when chewing on a bone, and larger breeds should get large ones to prevent swallowing; there are also plenty of chew toys that have a similar texture to bones, which could be a good alternative.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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But for now, corrections employees are supervising a rising number of prisoners.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Bringing in a guard who can make that kind of an impact would be of interest to most teams around the NBA.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In the four photos, the Indiana Fever guard and the former Iowa men's basketball star are seen happily posing at various venues, including at one of her games.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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In addition, the DNR operates webcams showing the Mississippi River Headwaters at Itasca State Park and a view of Upper Red Lake from atop the 100-foot lookout tower at Big Bog State Recreation Area in Waskish, Minn., to name just a couple.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
19 July 2025
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As a result, the layered and non-identical overlapping corridors and lookout points celebrate these jungle giants.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Sign-and-trades could open up additional possibilities, although base-year-compensation rules would complicate that for any restricted free agents who are eyeing a significant raise.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Ro Khanna, who's eyeing 2028, is also trying to force a vote.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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