Thesaurus / watches
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synonyms for watches
- duty
- patrol
- picket
- guard
- tab
- sentinel
- observance
- watchfulness
- eye
- surveillance
- vigilance
- awareness
- notice
- attention
- gander
- scrutiny
- vigil
- hawk
- observation
- sentry
- supervision
- tout
- alertness
- heed
- inspection
- eagle eye
- weather eye
- stare
- listen
- look
- attend
- scan
- regard
- check out
- see
- observe
- scrutinize
- follow
- wait
- examine
- view
- case
- spy
- note
- eye
- concentrate
- rubberneck
- inspect
- mind
- focus
- mark
- pipe
- contemplate
- gaze
- peer
- scope
- take in
- keep an eye on
- eyeball
- eagle-eye
- get a load of
- give the once over
- have a look-see
- keep tabs on
- pay attention
- take notice
- keep
- attend
- wait
- patrol
- oversee
- mind
- tend
- superintend
- police
- look out
- take care of
- be on alert
- be on the lookout
- be vigilant
- be wary
- be watchful
- care for
- keep eyes open
- keep eyes peeled
- keep watch over
- look after
- pick up on
- ride shotgun for
- take heed
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At this moment an extraordinary commotion began among the watches.
DAVY AND THE GOBLINCHARLES E. CARRYLBy the words of the holy one they stand in judgment, and shall never fall in their watches.
THE BIBLE, DOUAY-RHEIMS VERSIONVARIOUSIn about two hours afterward the watches and chronometer recommenced going, and the compasses resumed their position.
THE EVERY DAY BOOK OF HISTORY AND CHRONOLOGYJOEL MUNSELLNight, high on her spangled throne, watches the sun dip down behind the Libyan sands.
THE WAVEALGERNON BLACKWOODIt was not safe to be out at night,” he said; “we had gold watches on us and money in our purses, and knives were sharp.
FIFTY YEARS OF RAILWAY LIFE IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND IRELANDJOSEPH TATLOWWith his head between his fore-paws and one eye closed, he watches the tiny tongue of flame licking up the last coal.
THE SOLDIER OF THE VALLEYNELSON LLOYDThe Great Dane, crouching close and snarling, watched him as a cat watches a mouse.
MOTOR MATT'S "CENTURY" RUNSTANLEY R. MATTHEWSThey succeeded in stopping thirty or forty coaches, and rode off with a great booty in guineas, watches and jewellery.
THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND FROM THE ACCESSION OF JAMES II.THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAYFanchon is deeply interested in the bacon omelette as she watches it browning and sputtering over the fire.
CHILD LIFE IN TOWN AND COUNTRYANATOLE FRANCEHe watches the budding of evil instincts, the ignoble habits idly acquired in degradation.
CHARLES BAUDELAIRE, HIS LIFETHOPHILE GAUTIER