watch for

phrasal verb

watched for; watching for; watches for

: 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.

: to look for (something that one wants to get or use)

She is always watching for sales.

Examples of watch for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dengue fever confirmed in Florida Keys as U.S. on watch for rise in mosquito illness Symptoms of severe dengue infection include abdominal pain, repeat vomiting, bleeding from the nose or gums, bloody vomit or stool, and extreme fatigue or restlessness, according to the CDC. —

Adlai Coleman, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024 Who to watch for Here are a few names to keep an eye on Monday evening: Darwin Nuñez is one of the star players for Uruguay, but the Liverpool striker is a volume-chance scorer. —

Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024 The case had also been closely watched for its potential to affect gun cases, especially that of presidential son Hunter Biden. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024 Keep reading to find out how to watch the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with and without a cable subscription, including options to watch for free and where to get last-minute tickets. —

Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for watch for

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