keep an eye on

phrase

Synonyms of keep an eye onnext
: watch

Examples of keep an eye on in a Sentence

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With the film business scrambling to find the next Curry Barker or Kane Parsons, head of programming Evrim Ersoy says the industry is keeping an eye on the shorts blocks that play at the Los Feliz Theater. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 Investors are also keeping an eye on maturing debt, since companies that locked in low rates during the pandemic will now have to refinance at higher rates. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 Test drive the car and keep an eye on the electrical systems. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Local police kept an eye on the groups, and things did get a bit tense at one point Sunday morning when participants crossed the street to the other side. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep an eye on

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of keep an eye on was in 1577

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“Keep an eye on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20an%20eye%20on. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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