watch for

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Here’s how to tell the difference, including the signs of a legitimate tax relief company and the warning signals to watch for. —Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments about a simmering controversy over a wonky but important topic called skinny labels, which will be closely watched for its implications for the availability of generic medicines. —Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026

Crews are also watching for changing weather conditions, including a shifting wind pattern that could move smoke into Highway 82 communities and reduce visibility. —Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

Van Jaarsveld’s team was working to safeguard rare white and black rhinos on the reserve and was specifically watching for lethal poaching crews believed to be operating in the area. —Ryan Brennan april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for watch for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore