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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as in observer
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Recent Examples of monitor
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Protective and special coatings like anti-glare on TV screens and computer monitors can be worn down and damaged.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The two astronauts, working inside the European Columbus Laboratory, used an ultrasound device to monitor the effectiveness of the cuff.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 June 2025
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Verb
Other bundles are on sale right now to get your pool swim-ready in record time, including options to pair your Scuba S1 with add-ons like a smart pool monitor and attachable handles for more versatile cleaning.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Protective and special coatings like anti-glare on TV screens and computer monitors can be worn down and damaged.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Noun
Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The two astronauts, working inside the European Columbus Laboratory, used an ultrasound device to monitor the effectiveness of the cuff.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 June 2025
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Verb
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As a scout for Athletico Paranaense, Brito had watched Igor Jesus a lot at youth level and rated him highly.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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At a travel team game in May, Duke Blue Devils men's basketball head coach Jon Scheyer stopped by to watch Kager alongside scouts from the Arkansas Razorbacks, Athlon Sports reported in May 2025.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The Role of the United States To claim that the U.S. is merely a passive observer is both inaccurate and misleading.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But given that both the lander and tanker Starships will use up most of their propellant just getting into orbit, some independent observers estimate as many as 10 to 20 launches will be needed to gas up the lander for the flight to the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
Verb
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She’s covered everything from human cloning to shampoo to menopause.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This particular freedom day's origin story is a bit murky given how few newspapers covered African American celebrations in the late 19th century.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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