watching (for)

present participle of watch (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watching (for)
Verb
  • Household income growth expectations also declined, with the share of households expecting to be in a worse financial situation one year from now climbing to 30% — the highest reading since October 2023.
    Kevin Ryan, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Now expecting her third baby, Lauryn has not shifted her content since becoming a mom.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • With the government anticipating roughly an eight-week trial — six weeks for prosecutors and two for defense — any deviation from that schedule could be threatened by the July 4th weekend, which in turn could impact the potential jury pool.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Last Take shows footage of cast and crew awaiting updates on Hutchins and Souza the day of the shooting, with many sitting within a large tent as news helicopters flew overhead.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Officials are awaiting cell phone record information as well as the results of a necropsy being conducted on the deceased dog.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Watching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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