as in to watch
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
police regularly monitor that road to record traffic density and to catch speeders
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Recent Examples of monitor
Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The researchers say the new models and algorithms allow the battery management system to independently identify faults, monitor cell degradation, and determine when maintenance may be needed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The Modos Flow is a complete monitor.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
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Verb
Forecasting Beyond The Eye Of The Storm Workman and his team monitor weather hazards around the clock.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The researchers say the new models and algorithms allow the battery management system to independently identify faults, monitor cell degradation, and determine when maintenance may be needed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
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Tesla currently holds permits for just 42 unsupervised Model Y robotaxis in Texas, and only 14 of those are actively driving without a human safety monitor behind the wheel.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The Modos Flow is a complete monitor.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
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Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the FIFA World Cup.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Debating the ‘Suez moment’ As the two sides enter into the next phase of negotiation, observers are watching closely for what exactly the US gained from a conflict that took a heavy global economic toll.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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This clinching game was what many observers expected the series to be like between the defensive-minded teams, but each side watched leads of two-plus goals disappear in the first three games.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Political observers often float Ossoff as a potential 2028 candidate for president, but he's waved away speculation.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Lynch organized the GoFundMe campaign on Monday to cover immediate expenses and create college funds for the couple’s son and daughter.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The additional killing of Vergata is covered by Heuermann's plea agreement, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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