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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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
Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
My greatest gift was being able to pay attention and watch people and figure it out.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Read more: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta go all-in on Trump
Last March, Zuckerberg was recorded admiring Indian billionaire Anant Ambani’s roughly $1 million watch, reportedly an RMS-10 Tourbillon Koi Fish.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
On the way to Topanga Canyon, Dad and I stopped to watch the fire burn.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
My greatest gift was being able to pay attention and watch people and figure it out.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Photo : Watch Print The Dial: The Face of the Wristwatch in the 20th Century
True watch nerds will appreciate the depth of this intricate reference book exploring the focal point of every watch: the dial.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Read more: Mark Zuckerberg and Meta go all-in on Trump
Last March, Zuckerberg was recorded admiring Indian billionaire Anant Ambani’s roughly $1 million watch, reportedly an RMS-10 Tourbillon Koi Fish.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning a visit to California to observe the damage from the wildfires, which have burned down thousands of homes.—
Asher Notheis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Jan. 2025
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Being so deeply embedded in innovation and business communities means business educators are often the first to observe how most consequential new technologies and processes are being implemented, and proactively work with trailblazers to drive forward such innovation.—
Alliance Manchester Business School,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Like so many Angelenos, Cheyenne Shannon’s routine came to a halt in the hours after the devastating Palisades Fire broke out on the morning of Jan. 7, followed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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While the show follows the Howey novels fairly closely, things develop differently; genders are flipped, and deaths happen in different ways.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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While protecting life remains the most important priority, the state of community and cultural cornerstones is being carefully monitored.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2025
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If taking medications for arrhythmias or other heart conditions, monitor for any signs or symptoms of worsening arrhythmias.—
Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH,
Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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There are three reasons to care about the ongoing H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle: First, the drop in milk production and the virus’s infectious nature create challenges for farmers to control the infection and lead to economic losses.—
Kimberly Dodd,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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And the public no longer cares about the difference so long as they’re entertained.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Legal and mental health experts say there are no easy answers about where someone in Perkins’ condition should be detained or supervised.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Curran, if confirmed, would be new to managing the agency’s $3 billion budget and supervising its more than 8,000 employees.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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With Keegan Murray sitting out with left ankle soreness, Christie called up Ellis to the starting lineup and the second-year guard responded with four steals in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 1.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The bright spot for UConn in the first half was star guard Azzi Fudd, who shot 50% both from the field and beyond the arc for a team-leading nine points.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging people in southern Texas to keep a lookout for animals suffering from New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that also impacts humans.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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During World War II, Goodyear produced more than 150 blimps to help the U.S. Navy keep a lookout for enemy submarines.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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Congressional Republicans are eyeing dozens of Biden administration regulations to roll back once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term on Monday.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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But some investors have been eyeing it, including Trump's former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire businessman Frank McCourt.—
MARK SHERMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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