watch list
noun
: a list of people or things that are being closely watched because they are likely to do or experience bad things in the future
The animals are on a watch list of species that could become extinct soon.
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Prinze gave her a watch list to prepare: The Omen, Pet Sematary.
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Tony La Russa Tim Umphrey | Getty Images Jim Cramer on Wednesday provided updates on all 10 names on our Bullpen stocks to watch list.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Here's your family watch list for the weekend of June 27.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 26 June 2025
In July, Netflix has so many great options, but for the sake of a doable watch list, here are five standouts.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Tony La Russa Tim Umphrey | Getty Images Jim Cramer on Wednesday provided updates on all 10 names on our Bullpen stocks to watch list.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Here's your family watch list for the weekend of June 27.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 26 June 2025
In July, Netflix has so many great options, but for the sake of a doable watch list, here are five standouts.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for watch list
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“Watch list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20list. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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