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
Peter Sullivan, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
Gerson spoke of her long career in the industry, remembering her childhood watching icons like Frank Sinatra perform at her family’s nightclub in Philadelphia, and recalled sneaking into her first Clive party (which must have been easier in those days).
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
Lily Templeton, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025
Her black leather tote matched the shoes, and a diamond watch added just a touch of sparkle to the look.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
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What's next: If the nomination advances, Cassidy will be closely watched on the floor as well, along with Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
Gerson spoke of her long career in the industry, remembering her childhood watching icons like Frank Sinatra perform at her family’s nightclub in Philadelphia, and recalled sneaking into her first Clive party (which must have been easier in those days).
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
Its watch and jewelry division ended the year with a 10.6 percent margin, recording 12.2 percent for the fourth quarter and 14.1 percent for December.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025
Her black leather tote matched the shoes, and a diamond watch added just a touch of sparkle to the look.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
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Detectives observed stippling -- a burn pattern caused by gunpowder exploding from a weapon fired at close range -- on Jiang's face.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The film expands on Gates’ assured short Shako Mako, which observes a similar character (also played by Shawkat) plotting her escape from a simulated war zone at an army base camp by secretly recording audition tapes for casting agents.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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The faults at 6:10 p.m. and again at 6:11 p.m. coincided with two flashes in the vicinity of the transmission lines seen in a video captured by a camera at an Arco gas station in the moments before the Eaton fire began, followed by flames near the base of high-voltage transmission towers.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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Before the action began, the proverbial ball was in Robert Lewandowski's court, who led the table with nine goals, followed by his Barcelona team-mate Raphinha with eight and Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy with seven.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The cost of monitoring and deflecting asteroids is modest compared to the expensive undertakings of human missions to the Moon and Mars.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
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According to the document seen by CNN, Pakistan’s intelligence agencies are expected to coordinate with the Prime Minister’s Office to monitor and implement the relocation plan.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The man who provided Pollard’s heart Casey Angell didn’t care that much for sports.—
Graham Womack,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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Why do governing bodies care about who identifies as female?—
Forbes,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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Summary: This position will supervise and lead a team of engineering and environmental subject matter experts who perform detailed review of environmental and financial documents related to infrastructure project scopes and planning.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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As a transient, he would be monitored, supervised and guarded for 24 hours per day.—
Teri Figueroa,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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There are five other factors: Offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, guards Landon Dickerson and Mekhi Becton and center Cam Jurgens.—
Mike Preston,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Poor Lars does try to alert someone while escorting Peter through security, but one measly guard isn’t nearly enough.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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One robber pulled a knife and swiped roughly $800 cash from the register, while his accomplice acted as a lookout.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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The female abductees had all served in a unit of lookouts charged with monitoring threats along the border.—
SHLOMO MOR AND WAAFA SHURAFA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Aside from eyeing her first Grammy win, Chiquis is going head-to-head with male superstars Peso Pluma, Carin León and Jessi Uribe as the sole female nominee.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls are building toward the long-term future, eyeing draft picks and shopping their top talent in the process.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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