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.
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Family members should watch for warning signs of common medical conditions in aging adults, such as dementia.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
While experts say stronger regulation is needed, women may be able to lower potential risk by limiting wear time and watching for scalp irritation.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Parents can guide teens by watching for red flags and talking openly about healthy, respectful relationships.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
And remember, there are signs to watch for that indicate a possible clog or problem with your filter.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
While experts say stronger regulation is needed, women may be able to lower potential risk by limiting wear time and watching for scalp irritation.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Parents can guide teens by watching for red flags and talking openly about healthy, respectful relationships.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
And remember, there are signs to watch for that indicate a possible clog or problem with your filter.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Watch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20for. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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