as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
kept vigil at their ailing son's bedside the entire time he was in the hospital
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Recent Examples of vigil
Residents at the July 3 vigil expressed anger, especially for youth in the area, who deal with the social and psychological effects of violent crime, such as police shootings.
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Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
The vigil for Taylor Walker was held the evening after the mass shooting in the city’s River North neighborhood.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The package is certain to be a flashpoint in next year’s midterm elections, and Democrats are making ambitious plans for rallies, voter registration drives, attack ads, bus tours and even a multi-day vigil, all intended to highlight the most controversial elements.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
None of the attendees had brought a drone to record the prayer vigil.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
The vigil for Taylor Walker was held the evening after the mass shooting in the city’s River North neighborhood.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The package is certain to be a flashpoint in next year’s midterm elections, and Democrats are making ambitious plans for rallies, voter registration drives, attack ads, bus tours and even a multi-day vigil, all intended to highlight the most controversial elements.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
None of the attendees had brought a drone to record the prayer vigil.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigil
Noun
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Walmart The Lily 2 is Garmin’s lovely little lady watch.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Remove any watches, rings or jewelry that could constrict swelling.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Or they could be persuaded that financial surveillance of businesses for transactions over $200 is necessary to prevent criminals from moving money.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking witnesses to the collission, Orland Park police said.—
Daily Southtown,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Vigil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigil. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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