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Synonyms

watch over

Idioms  

  1. Guard for protection or safekeeping, as in There were only two aides watching over that large group of children. This idiom was first recorded in 1526.

Example Sentences

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Her home is a shrine to Regency England; a life-size cutout of actor Colin Firth—from what many consider the best of the many renditions of “Pride & Prejudice”—stands watch over her much-ruffled bedroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He has been Showtime’s forgotten kingpin, its lost leader, its missing warrior, a stylishly distant legend who had been overshadowed by the seven Lakers whose statues stand watch over the plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Ross and Demelza Poldark were born from Winston Graham's coastguard watch over the coast at Perranporth, where the sea meets old mining works.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

“Greece has been on our list of countries to watch over the last few years,” said Jennifer Stevens, executive editor of International Living.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

“Well, actually they belong to Aegeas, but we watch over them for a small monthly fee. Aren’t they lovely?”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

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