as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
kept vigil at their ailing son's bedside the entire time he was in the hospital
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In the wake of his death, fans across the world held vigils for Payne.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
As hundreds of fans gathered in cities across the world to hold vigils for Payne over the weekend, many of Payne’s family members and loved ones paid tribute to him.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
Here's how Drew and Grahm Kimball were honored at the vigil four days after the crash.
Music, prayer and bubbles.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 10 Nov. 2024
As the fandom gathers at vigils to mourn, others have aimed their anger at Henry, who has deactivated comments after an onslaught of abuse.
—Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
As hundreds of fans gathered in cities across the world to hold vigils for Payne over the weekend, many of Payne’s family members and loved ones paid tribute to him.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
Here's how Drew and Grahm Kimball were honored at the vigil four days after the crash.
Music, prayer and bubbles.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 10 Nov. 2024
As the fandom gathers at vigils to mourn, others have aimed their anger at Henry, who has deactivated comments after an onslaught of abuse.
—Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Vigil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigil. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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