watch
verb (used without object)
to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens.
are watching
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present progressiveof watch.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But there is no doubt that investors are watching companies plans for spending and their projections for when they get paid back with post euphoric scrutiny.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Professors, advocates and the Trump administration are watching the high-stakes study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Since 2011, Letterboxd has transformed from a simple film-logging platform where you can see what your friends are watching into a full-scale film media empire.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
“You aren’t just watching your company miss earnings; you are watching the company that pays your salary simultaneously slash your retirement timeline by years.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
On the train, the tears come, and I don’t care if people are watching me; for all they know, my dog might have been run over.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
