watch list

noun

: a list of people or things that are being closely watched because they are likely to do or experience bad things in the future
The animals are on a watch list of species that could become extinct soon.

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Here's your new and exclusive peek at 15 upcoming streaming movies to put on your watch list this year: Join our Watch Party! Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 The overflow menu not only gives you access to your account, profile preferences, and help resources, but also to your watch list, viewing history, and Mubi’s Browse section. PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025 My honorable mentions alone form a stellar watch list of 2024 releases. Scott Phillips, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 The Bulldogs are on the watch list, but their computer numbers aren’t great. Cj Moore, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for watch list 

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“Watch list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20list. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.

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