1
as in observed
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 followed
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 monitored
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 cared
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 supervised
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 watched
Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported Season 1 & shared their stories with me.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
At the time there were only two TV channels, so a huge portion of the population watched whatever was on.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Iranians have watched Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen descend into chaos and terrible violence.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Ten gifted dogs — including a border collie named Basket and a Labrador named Augie — watched their owners hold a new toy and talk to another person about it.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was an honorary captain for Indiana and watched the game from the Hoosiers' sideline.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Comcast had wanted to tier the network to a more expensive sports bundle, forcing people who watched Yankees games to pay more, but YES argued Comcast doesn’t tier Mets’ network SNY because Comcast is a minority owner of SNY.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The man was then led off as onlookers watched in disbelief.
—Emma Bussey , Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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He was later spotted at a Shell gas station in Secaucus before being observed walking toward MetLife Stadium.—
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Instead, as Thorstein Veblen observed in his 1899 work The Theory of the Leisure Class, Americans aspire to join the successful, not tear them down.—
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Among Brazil’s top exports to the country are soybeans, followed by corn, sugar, and other agricultural products.—
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Next month, the Winter Olympics will kick off in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, followed shortly by the Paralympics.—
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The county offered testimony from several jail officials who said that people in administrative separation are closely monitored and that deputies are trained to respond when help is needed — evidence the judge relied on in his ruling.—
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The district will be monitored for the next five years, at the minimum.—
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By April 6, nobody cared anymore—more than 50% of all 2025 search traffic for the term came within that one seven-day stretch.—
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The same guy who promised to keep us out of debilitating foreign conflicts has volunteered for the job of nation-building in a place about which the great majority of Americans know little and, until recently, cared less.—
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Sessions are limited to six children, and each child must be supervised by a parent.—
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Taking calcium and vitamin D together is generally safe and helps support bone health when supervised by a doctor.—
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Fox won’t be alone, as Tomlin has been eyed by broadcasters for a decade.—
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After learning last summer that the site was for sale and being eyed for new development, Steve Ohlfest started a website to rally support for saving Flying Saucer.—
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
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Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing.—
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She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.—
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At the check-in desk (which is covered in palm-frond prints), you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs.—
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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