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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3
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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4
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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3
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
Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Fans will get to see Ariana Grande's take on the number in a reprise in Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on Nov. 21, but for now, fans can watch Erivo's version on Peacock, where Wicked is currently streaming.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
How to Watch Yale Bulldogs vs Texas A&M Aggies:
Date: Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
Time: 7:25 PM ET
Channel: TBS
Stream: Sling (watch)
Yale secured a spot in the March Madness field by winning the Ivy League Tournament.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Only Hulu subscribers can watch the film on the platform.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Fans will get to see Ariana Grande's take on the number in a reprise in Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on Nov. 21, but for now, fans can watch Erivo's version on Peacock, where Wicked is currently streaming.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
Every detail of this watch is an expression of excellence.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
How to Watch Yale Bulldogs vs Texas A&M Aggies:
Date: Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
Time: 7:25 PM ET
Channel: TBS
Stream: Sling (watch)
Yale secured a spot in the March Madness field by winning the Ivy League Tournament.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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The telescope will be used to observe the radio sky at frequencies below 50 MHz and will measure the low-frequency foreground of the universe.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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In 1969 astronauts on NASA’s Apollo 12 lunar mission observed Earth block our star during their journey home.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It’s found in the mind fog following the relief of a big win at work, the hours spent zoning out instead of caring for yourself by getting a good night’s sleep, and the failure to listen to your child tell you about their day due to an obsession with getting your inbox to zero.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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The tractor-trailers were partly submerged in Morey Pond on the Ashford-Union line following the collision, according to the warrant affidavit for the arrest of Desruisseaux.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These questions remain unanswered for now, but brands should monitor developments closely as Amazon continues to evolve its voice shopping capabilities.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The reunion with Moyes will be akin to a separated couple who bump into each other at a social gathering, then spend the rest of the evening avoiding eye contact while discreetly monitoring their every move.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By contrast, Leslie didn’t care much about the Yankees.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
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But this is just theory, what people care about is evidence of success.—
Tendayi Viki,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And another question: Isn’t anyone supervising the people who design these things?—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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Environmental Protection Agency staff members across the country have been told by supervisors they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to supervise and monitor, according to multiple sources inside the EPA and others working directly with the agency.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The trades for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson became official.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Senior guards Kadary Richmond, Deivon Smith and Aaron Scott each transferred last offseason.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That evening, Patron and a second unindicted co-conspirator took Rendon into a nearby ravine where Patron shot Rendon five times in the head while Lomeli-Luna acted as a lookout at the top of the ravine, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a short, mile-long Watchman Peak Trail that leads to a fire lookout tower with a 360-degree view of the lake, crater, and surrounding Cascade Mountains.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Developers hope to include a restaurant in the new commercial space and are eyeing the House of Hits building, which collapsed in 2021, for a music entertainment venue.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Nations across the globe are eyeing the success of their neighbors in medical tourism and want in.—
Keydra Manns,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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