watch for
phrasal verb
watched for; watching for; watches for
1
: to look for (someone or something expected)
She watches for her school bus from inside her house.
The doctors watched for signs of the disease.
2
: to look for (something that one wants to get or use)
She is always watching for sales.
Examples of watch for in a Sentence
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Since Hulu offers a 30-day free trial, new and eligible returning subscribers can watch for free.
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Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the area.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2025
If your cancer goes into remission, regular check-ups with your healthcare provider are important to watch for any signs the cancer might be coming back.19
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the life expectancy of acute myelogenous leukemia?
—Health, 24 May 2025
Fans have watched for years as the stress of running a business impacted Cooke, and the timing of filming means fans may be able to watch the pressure Trump's tariffs put on small businesses play out in real time.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the area.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2025
If your cancer goes into remission, regular check-ups with your healthcare provider are important to watch for any signs the cancer might be coming back.19
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the life expectancy of acute myelogenous leukemia?
—Health, 24 May 2025
Fans have watched for years as the stress of running a business impacted Cooke, and the timing of filming means fans may be able to watch the pressure Trump's tariffs put on small businesses play out in real time.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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“Watch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20for. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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