watch for

verb

watched for; watching for; watches for
Synonyms of watch fornext
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.

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Nurses perform serial neurological examinations, manage drains and catheters, titrate pain medication, mobilize patients early, watch for the subtle signs of complication, and educate families who are still processing what just happened. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Here are 10 things to watch for in Friday night’s Miami Dolphins preseason game against the Washington Commanders. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Although forecasters have said Illinois would likely be spared from the strongest and most destructive storms, a flood watch for the Chicago area was set to take effect Thursday evening and last until Friday morning, CBS Chicago reported. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Investigative Journalist Jon Marcus from The Hechinger Report breaks down why fewer than half of affected students ever finish their degrees and what red flags families should watch for. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for watch for

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