watch for
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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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Washington area, which could complicate plans for fireworks displays, including the show the president will attend in Washington.
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Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
The Islamic Republic is on watch for any potential attacks that may target the funeral ceremony, where millions of Iranians and several foreign dignitaries are expected to take part.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Mamdani also urged New Yorkers to watch for symptoms of heat stroke, including confusion, dizziness, nausea and trouble breathing, and to call 911 immediately if someone experiences those symptoms.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
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Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
The Islamic Republic is on watch for any potential attacks that may target the funeral ceremony, where millions of Iranians and several foreign dignitaries are expected to take part.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Mamdani also urged New Yorkers to watch for symptoms of heat stroke, including confusion, dizziness, nausea and trouble breathing, and to call 911 immediately if someone experiences those symptoms.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
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“Watch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20for. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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