watch list

noun

: a list of people or things that are being closely watched because they are likely to do or experience bad things in the future

The animals are on a watch list of species that could become extinct soon.

Examples of watch list in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, this is the rare broadcast drama that has instantly taken a place on my must-watch list. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

The institute’s annual watch list is one of the sources that most informs pundits and punters about the top contenders. — Mark Lewis, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Citi analysts put KeyCorp on its 30-day positive catalyst watch list ahead of third-quarter earnings. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

He was named this month to the watch list for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award and is one of 22 players on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which honors commitment to community service. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for watch list

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