watch for
phrasal verb
watched for; watching for; watches for
1
: to look for (someone or something expected)
She watches for her school bus from inside her house.
The doctors watched for signs of the disease.
2
: to look for (something that one wants to get or use)
She is always watching for sales.
Examples of watch for in a Sentence
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The seaweed does not pose a risk to humans, but boaters, divers and anglers who visit the bay should watch for Caulerpa, inspect their gear and supplies for the plant, and report sightings to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2024
While such gatherings are often mundane affairs, the virtual session will be closely watched for any hints Mollenkopf and current CEO Dave Calhoun provide on the state of affairs.
—Julie Johnsson, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Maggie Smith's acerbic quips as Dowager Countess Violet Crawley are worth watching for alone, but there are plenty of other performances to enjoy — thanks to Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Brendan Coyle and Michelle Dockery among others.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Some also watch for new accounts opened using your information.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Here's what to watch for as the season gets underway this week:
Can anyone topple the Las Vegas Aces?
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 May 2024
His at-bats, while hardly perfect, are worth watching for more than the novelty factor.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
But watch for marquee events throughout the year, ranging from tribute concerts to art showcases.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
Both wolves wear satellite collars to monitor their movements around the Sky Islands and watch for denning activity, which usually occurs when the wolves become localized in one area during the spring.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2024
While such gatherings are often mundane affairs, the virtual session will be closely watched for any hints Mollenkopf and current CEO Dave Calhoun provide on the state of affairs.
—Julie Johnsson, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Maggie Smith's acerbic quips as Dowager Countess Violet Crawley are worth watching for alone, but there are plenty of other performances to enjoy — thanks to Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Brendan Coyle and Michelle Dockery among others.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Some also watch for new accounts opened using your information.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Here's what to watch for as the season gets underway this week:
Can anyone topple the Las Vegas Aces?
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 May 2024
His at-bats, while hardly perfect, are worth watching for more than the novelty factor.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
But watch for marquee events throughout the year, ranging from tribute concerts to art showcases.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
Both wolves wear satellite collars to monitor their movements around the Sky Islands and watch for denning activity, which usually occurs when the wolves become localized in one area during the spring.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
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“Watch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20for. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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