1
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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3
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
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Someone pulls a trend report, watches a handful of viral videos, skims a research deck, maybe sits in on one focus group, and from that thin base builds a campaign meant to represent an entire community.
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Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Ivan Toney, who watches the goalkeeper rather than the ball during the final part of his run-up, was introduced during extra time of England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Finally, candidates must remember that an invisible audience watches their performance.
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Alex Rosado,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Everybody who watches this show loves it.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Breed brings together style, function, and travel-ready essentials with an assortment of groom kits, wallets, sunglasses, and watches perfect for summer and life on the go.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Each person who watches it takes away a different thing.
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Megan Vick,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Jessie watches through a hole in the box as Emily drives away with her mother, never to be seen again.
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Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Other states with extreme heat warnings included Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky, with extreme heat watches issued for southern California and southwest Arizona.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The watches are powered by Corum’s automatic C0082 movement (that offers 42 hours of power reserve) and offer hours and minutes indications only.
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Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Set in 1700s Norway, Madsi watches as her sister is snatched by the Northern Lights.
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Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 July 2026
Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Amazon is also setting up 100 urban fulfilment centers that will stock apparel, electronics, jewelry, shoes, luggage, watches, wireless accessories, musical instruments and furniture for quick commerce orders.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Verb
As per the press release, a standard, low-cost USB camera watches the material.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Someone pulls a trend report, watches a handful of viral videos, skims a research deck, maybe sits in on one focus group, and from that thin base builds a campaign meant to represent an entire community.
—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Ivan Toney, who watches the goalkeeper rather than the ball during the final part of his run-up, was introduced during extra time of England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Finally, candidates must remember that an invisible audience watches their performance.
—
Alex Rosado,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Everybody who watches this show loves it.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Breed brings together style, function, and travel-ready essentials with an assortment of groom kits, wallets, sunglasses, and watches perfect for summer and life on the go.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Each person who watches it takes away a different thing.
—
Megan Vick,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Jessie watches through a hole in the box as Emily drives away with her mother, never to be seen again.
—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
Noun
Anna Rose Layden / Getty Images In the Southwest, extreme heat watches cover parts of Arizona and California, including Phoenix and Tucson, and go into effect Tuesday through Thursday.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Other states with extreme heat warnings included Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky, with extreme heat watches issued for southern California and southwest Arizona.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The watches are powered by Corum’s automatic C0082 movement (that offers 42 hours of power reserve) and offer hours and minutes indications only.
—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Set in 1700s Norway, Madsi watches as her sister is snatched by the Northern Lights.
—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 July 2026
Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Amazon is also setting up 100 urban fulfilment centers that will stock apparel, electronics, jewelry, shoes, luggage, watches, wireless accessories, musical instruments and furniture for quick commerce orders.
—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
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The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
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Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.
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L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.
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Instead of forcing business owners to constantly upload mountains of paper invoices or rigid bank statements, Magellan monitors the real-time transactions flowing directly through its platform.
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The test monitors treatment response and cancer recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA, giving physicians real-time insights into treatment effectiveness.
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Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.
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Not that Slusser cares or is interested because her moral high horse is far too tall to allow for much research, but Hentges was non-tendered by the Cleveland Guardians after the 2025 season.
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Milshtein previously served as adviser to COGAT, which supervises civilian policy in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.
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The Lakers were eliminated by Oklahoma City, who relied on standout performances from young guards Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell to overcome a quiet series from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an injury to Jalen Williams.
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Armed guards routinely patrol outside synagogues, Jewish community centers and schools.
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Dogs are natural lookouts who love to survey their territory.
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Wolfe is known for her quirky vacation rentals, which include the Big Idaho Potato near Boise; a Hobbit home in Chelan, Washington; a cocoon in Oregon; a tropical treehouse in Hawaii; and several Idaho fire lookouts.
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The rare disruptions that insurance companies struggle to factor into their calculations aren’t so rare anymore, Oliver Bäte observes.
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Macharaviaya observes the independence of the United States because a hero of the American Revolution, Bernardo de Gálvez, was born there.
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