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as in eyes
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 follows
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 monitors
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 cares
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 supervises
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 guards
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
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as in lookouts
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 watches
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Now 78, Mauldin watches the news and sees videos and pictures of children being tear-gassed again — not by local police in 1965, but by federal immigration officers in 2026.
—Maya Miller, ProPublica, 15 May 2026
Gen Z watches — and walks The toll falls unevenly, and the youngest workers are drawing the starkest conclusions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Søren watches longingly from the outside as hot people dance in a glass box; 2.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
In this one, two Newark teenagers rub their naked spines together in an effort to cure a bad case of bacne while a wild pelican watches them from the corner of the room.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Kimmel suggested that the combined numbers of everyone who watches their shows on TV and online would surpass the audience Johnny Carson had.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In it, Khan watches a movie about a giant version of herself arriving in a city that has already been destroyed by a different monster.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
That wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who reads or watches the news, or even just scrolls social media and skims the headlines.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
CBS News, 14 May 2026
Below are 15 of the coolest green-dial watches currently on the market.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
In resale, accessories, handbags and watches continue to dominate the conversation.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The proof is always in the pudding, but the lack of studio debuts certainly hasn’t helped the event’s cause and has been much raked over by media and industry watches.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
There are strict rules for concertgoers tonight, including no recording devices, phones, cameras, Apple watches, Meta glasses, paper, pens or pencils allowed.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026
Coin lithium batteries are used in a wide variety of household products like electronic devices, jewelry, remote controls, toys and watches.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Jack, alone and jealous, watches as parents say goodbye to their children before the fateful plane ride.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Surveying their home after the offenders had fled, Victim A told police that three Rolex watches and their work laptop were missing.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Verb
If the person who spoke up sees their truth acknowledged and then watches nothing change, the interaction didn't build safety.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Now 78, Mauldin watches the news and sees videos and pictures of children being tear-gassed again — not by local police in 1965, but by federal immigration officers in 2026.
—Maya Miller, ProPublica, 15 May 2026
Gen Z watches — and walks The toll falls unevenly, and the youngest workers are drawing the starkest conclusions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Søren watches longingly from the outside as hot people dance in a glass box; 2.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
In this one, two Newark teenagers rub their naked spines together in an effort to cure a bad case of bacne while a wild pelican watches them from the corner of the room.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Kimmel suggested that the combined numbers of everyone who watches their shows on TV and online would surpass the audience Johnny Carson had.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In it, Khan watches a movie about a giant version of herself arriving in a city that has already been destroyed by a different monster.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
That wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who reads or watches the news, or even just scrolls social media and skims the headlines.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
The batteries are commonly found in products including phones, watches, e-cigarettes, hoverboards and appliances.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Below are 15 of the coolest green-dial watches currently on the market.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
In resale, accessories, handbags and watches continue to dominate the conversation.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The proof is always in the pudding, but the lack of studio debuts certainly hasn’t helped the event’s cause and has been much raked over by media and industry watches.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
There are strict rules for concertgoers tonight, including no recording devices, phones, cameras, Apple watches, Meta glasses, paper, pens or pencils allowed.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026
Coin lithium batteries are used in a wide variety of household products like electronic devices, jewelry, remote controls, toys and watches.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Jack, alone and jealous, watches as parents say goodbye to their children before the fateful plane ride.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Surveying their home after the offenders had fled, Victim A told police that three Rolex watches and their work laptop were missing.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Baker’s Stanford is a strong candidate, and his book follows in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Wall Street chronicle Liar’s Poker, but with more pimples and less eye contact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Nadal follows the likes of Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, Roger Federer and Serena Williams in documenting his career and its end, but he is not listed as a producer on the series.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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That is why the park service closely monitors the health of the Torrey pines.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Who monitors decisions involving the individuals going forward?—
William Phillips,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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To make the case, everyone who cares about the magnificent red-rock canyons of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Southern Utah needs to act now.—
Scott Braden,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Hochul can't pass a budget on time, can't keep the trains running, and cares more about bailing out Zohran Mamdani than the commuters stranded on platforms.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Major Kevin Corbett, who works for the BSO’s detention department, testified that the rapper is kept in a 30-cell unit by himself and an emergency-response team — dressed in tactical attire — supervises him 24 hours a day.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For contusions, wear your shin guards.—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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Mazda also offers a broad selection of optional extras, including multiple paint finishes, different alloy wheel designs, styling packs and practical accessories such as bike carriers, dog guards and roof storage solutions.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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What to see today There are plenty of hikes and lookouts throughout the park, from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater to the petroglyph field, featuring ancient rock carvings, along the Chain of Craters Road.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Inland, Dunk Island is covered in lush rainforest, with several trails leading to lookouts, quiet beaches, and the island’s high point, Mount Kootaloo, which sits at 900 feet above sea level.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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At one point, Lucy’s very French, somewhat distant mother Eloise (Catherine Deneuve, impactful in her few scenes) observes that Lucy has done the one thing that’s worse for a female artist than having children, and that’s moving to the countryside.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Xu observes that in several cases, individuals who initially led pilot AI projects later transitioned into broader strategic roles as initiatives expanded.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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