1
as in eying
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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The striker joined Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes in 2022 following the expiration of his contract, having scored 23 times in 87 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Roles will increasingly revolve around supervising, collaborating with, or augmenting the capabilities of AI agents.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Rick Morales is supervising producer.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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The continent offers travelers a wealth of extraordinary activities, from taking in towering icebergs to kayaking glacial waters to observing unique wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Jan. 2025
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The research team further tests this synchrony by introducing variables such as distractions, from smartphones to conversations with others, and observing the changes in brainwave patterns.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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Matt Craig is a reporter based in Los Angeles covering the business of Hollywood, entertainment, sports and gaming for Forbes.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Nuno is a hands-on coach, overseeing many of the short, sharp training sessions which generally last no longer than 90 minutes.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Judge overseeing Luigi Mangione murder trial Gregory Carro has been named as the judge overseeing Luigi Mangione's trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Is general manager Brian Cashman eyeing third baseman Alex Bregman as his final big splash of the winter?—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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After a year spent juggling collegiate and elite competition, Leanne returns to Gainesville, FL for her senior year – and eyeing an NCAA team title.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Officers arrived at the scene to find a group of people, including juveniles, attending a party at a rental house.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Nonetheless, fans attending Saturday’s game could notice an increase in police presence and security measures around the stadium.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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This agility is crucial for managing portfolio risks during market fluctuations and monitoring regulatory compliance in high-frequency trading.—
Piyush Ranjan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Software programs use everything from virtual and augmented reality to artificial intelligence and machine learning to make the industry more efficient and effective at buying, selling, leasing and managing properties.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Watching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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