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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One other area to keep an eye on this weekend against the Buckeyes will be how accurate Manning is on his intermediate throws. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The Ring Indoor Cam is a simple, effective way to keep an eye on your home, pets, and family from anywhere. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 But one to keep an eye on — because it’s linked to serious complications such as frailty, falls and fractures — is sarcopenia. Sarah Klein, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026 On paper, though, the L4 is an unusually ambitious desktop printer, and worth keeping an eye on. New Atlas, 5 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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