keep tabs on

phrase

informal

: to carefully watch (someone or something) in order to learn what that person or thing is doing

We are keeping tabs on their movements.

The magazine keeps tabs on the latest fashion trends.

Examples of keep tabs on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recently, a New Bedford police officer was accused of misusing Flock camera data to keep tabs on her ex-girlfriend. — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

As for handy devices, use this air purifier to keep your home clean and this coin-size AirTag to keep tabs on valuables. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

After that Friday night, Dykes made sure to keep tabs on Sammis and UConn. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

Abode has expanded its smart home security system beyond doors and windows with a duo of new sensors designed to keep an eye on the parts of your property that are harder to keep tabs on. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for keep tabs on

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