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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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
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Even Democrats who detest the president might be forgiven for taking some delight in watching Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who bullied and humiliated President Joe Biden, get a taste of his own medicine.
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 May 2025
This time, that means 78 high-wattage jewels and watches.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Gearing the project toward kids and teens was inspired by watching friends struggle to find care for their children.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Even Democrats who detest the president might be forgiven for taking some delight in watching Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who bullied and humiliated President Joe Biden, get a taste of his own medicine.
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Noun
Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania are under a flood watch through Wednesday night because 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible which may create river, stream flooding and other low-lying flood-prone areas to become saturated as urban areas may also experience flooding from excessive rainfall.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 May 2025
This time, that means 78 high-wattage jewels and watches.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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It's observed on the last Monday of May and is a time for reflection and remembrance.—
Helen H. Richardson,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
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This has been observed across various settings, from judges giving less favorable rulings later in the day to professionals like nurses and air traffic controllers showing reduced cognitive sharpness when mentally depleted.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The attacks into Sumy follow a Kremlin directive on May 21 that the military create buffer zones inside northern Ukraine – in Sumy and Kharkiv regions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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What is this nagging discomfort that's seeming to follow me around?—
Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The concern is echoed in Washington, where national Democrats are closely monitoring the situation.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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Fire resources will remain at the scene overnight to strengthen containment and monitor fire activity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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Serena's future is uncertain, but June forgives her No one much cares what happens to Serena Joy and her son Noah in the brave new world.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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He could be cut out entirely, if the movie didn’t care about reminding the audience of the original.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
28 May 2025
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There’s similar apprehension about the new Judicial Disciplinary Tribunal that’s meant to supervise judges in office.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Gray supervised a special housing unit at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi handles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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On the night of May 21, three armed security officers stood guard as the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington held its annual meeting in the nation’s capital.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The extent to which the tarp roller was unusually dangerous and the extent to which a veteran like Ruf should have been on the lookout would be key topics in pretrial discovery.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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Police in Saint Peter alerted the public to Edwards and his car, a 2004 silver Dodge Stratus, asking them to be on the lookout.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Half a century later, President Donald Trump seems to be eyeing a similar diplomatic maneuver, but in reverse: drawing Russia closer to the United States in order to give Washington an advantage in its geopolitical competition with Communist China.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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More recently, speculation has centered on Raquel Regalado eyeing City Hall.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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