watch
verb (used without object)
to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens.
have watched
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present perfectof watch.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It might surprise other observers, too, who have watched Newsom's political ascendance from the mayor of San Francisco to governor of the Golden State, both Democratic strongholds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
"A lot of the guys will have watched him and got into the game because of him. It will be great for those guys to have the opportunity to work alongside him."
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
But at USC, those who have watched Wafle for months now say it’s basically what they’ve come to expect from the Trojans’ top defensive prospect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Parents who have watched their children cycle through different hobbies, whether it’s crafting friendship bracelets or concocting homemade slime, will recognize the single-minded fervor that has overtaken the students of Class 203.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Astronomers have watched stars dance around an invisible partner; the stars’ motions reveal the presence of the black hole even if the black hole is not visible.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
