1
as in observing
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 following
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 monitoring
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 caring
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 supervising
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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Recent Examples of watching
Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
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Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
With a holiday weekend around the corner, most people are thinking about watching fireworks or sitting out on the beach.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
For those interested in watching a fireworks show, the Los Angeles County Fire Department compiled a list of fireworks displays, put on by certified professionals, that can be accessed here or by calling (888) 654-3473.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
No longer would people sit in theaters just watching movies—audiences would get to choose how the film ended!
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Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
The study also didn't differentiate between different types of sedentary behavior, such as watching TV, working and driving.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Thomson and the team believed fans would enjoy watching World Cup games at KC Live!
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela.
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David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Elite performers, however, obsess over their conditioning — the daily habits, mindset shifts, emotional regulation, recovery protocols, and unglamorous disciplines that happen when no one is watching.
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Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
With a holiday weekend around the corner, most people are thinking about watching fireworks or sitting out on the beach.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
For those interested in watching a fireworks show, the Los Angeles County Fire Department compiled a list of fireworks displays, put on by certified professionals, that can be accessed here or by calling (888) 654-3473.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
No longer would people sit in theaters just watching movies—audiences would get to choose how the film ended!
—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
The study also didn't differentiate between different types of sedentary behavior, such as watching TV, working and driving.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Thomson and the team believed fans would enjoy watching World Cup games at KC Live!
—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela.
—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Elite performers, however, obsess over their conditioning — the daily habits, mindset shifts, emotional regulation, recovery protocols, and unglamorous disciplines that happen when no one is watching.
—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watching
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July’s Milky Way Window The most important observing period of July begins after the last-quarter moon on July 7 and continues through the nights around new moon on July 14.
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On this recent summer Sunday, Tania Santiago Perez is sitting poolside, observing the Swim Buddies lessons.
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The data points to the following leading causes of death in the 1900s.
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Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
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Critics also questioned whether acoustic microphones monitoring public spaces could amount to a form of surveillance, as well as who would have access to any audio data collected.
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Beat officers monitoring police radio observed a tow truck matching the description of the white truck near 4300 South Western Avenue, the source said.
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Elsewhere in the episode, Sheridan confessed to not caring about the opinions of television critics.
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In nonprofit organizations, leadership engagement rarely fades because people stop caring about the mission.
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Nadella is also supervising major changes in units such as Xbox and has become more hands-on with product development.
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Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
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Research shows that 71% of leaders are under severe stress, with 40% eyeing the exit.
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Now, more and more Americans are eyeing up new lives south of the equator.
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The Forest Service reports the herd’s origins are unknown, noting it may be linked to mustang drives between Owens Valley and Nevada.
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Rummo agrees, noting that the pasta's texture and structure are what set it apart.
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Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
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Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
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“Watching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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