WATCH (FOR) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

watch (for)

verb

Definition of watch (for)

as in to expect

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) watch for all the latest news on this Web site

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It's aimed at users who expect frequent everyday use and prefer to touch up their own edge more easily.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Chevron expects to be able produce about 600,000 barrels a day from its Venezuelan oil projects in five years, up from roughly 300,000 today.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of expect

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The arch will disturb the sightline between more landmarks than anticipated, the report said.

— Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Reliable, independent government reporting is an important part of the information infrastructure businesses use to understand labor supply, anticipate change and make workforce decisions.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of anticipate

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Bohm has been out awaiting trial after his family posted $4 million bail.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
With time running out to get the deal done, both clubs agreed to sanction a joint medical and sent private jets to France, awaiting transport for the player to either London or the north east.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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