WATCHES (FOR) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

watches (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of watch (for)

as in anticipates

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

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The maritime advisory anticipates the returns will keep skewing toward backhaul voyages as carriers test the route.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
With plans now further locked in for a new Royals stadium in Crown Center, one Crossroads-area business owner and leader anticipates impact beyond the stadium itself that will enhance the urban core.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of anticipates

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OpenAI, for example, expects to spend more than $25 billion on training alone this year.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
The bank expects incremental margins to improve and noted current inflation levels could help the company attract consumers.

— Ananya Chetia,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of expects

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Harris awaits sentencing The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office said last year that if Harris were convicted on the capital murder charge, then prosecutors would seek the death penalty.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
As the city of Hamtramck awaits the conclusion of legal challenges and election proceedings related to the 2025 mayoral election, officials say Adam Alharbi will remain in the city's top spot until then.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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