How to Use monitor in a Sentence

monitor

1 of 2 noun
  • They watched the press conference on a video monitor in a back room.
  • We put a baby monitor in the nursery.
  • U.N. weapons monitors and inspectors.
  • This is more than a monitor though.
    John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
  • Click or tap here to see more about why, and just what these monitors do.
    The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2023
  • At the end of the night, the tables were cleared of monitors.
    Dev Hardikar, Anchorage Daily News, 30 July 2023
  • The monitor had become less a tool than a test.
    Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
  • On the wall of the studio, footage of protests played on a monitor.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
  • For a monitor this size with these specs, that’s money well spent.
    PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Where do Nile monitors come from?
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The ankle monitor was found near the bed.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Human rights monitors said that dozens were killed.
    Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
  • An old monitor is perfect for that.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The monitor put him at the scene when Velasquez was shot.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • And unlike some monitors, this one has a feature that helps out blue light rays.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Kizzi watched through the monitors in the crew mess as Joe and V talked.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The monitor can also be used outside of work too.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
  • Standalone heart rate monitors come either as a wrist or arm band, or as a chest strap.
    Gabrielle Hondorp, SELF, 14 July 2023
  • The number on Michael’s monitor edged up but then went back down.
    Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Baker still likes to watch over the baby, whether on the monitor or face-to-face.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Blood pressure monitors were being sold and used at home.
    thehustle.co, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Downs was watching on a monitor.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The best gaming monitors have been getting faster for years.
    Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
  • While any improvement in the monitor is good news, drought across the state is still far from over.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • So much so, even fans' watches and heart rate monitors show spikes in the fourth quarter.
    Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Vince watched on a monitor, grinning.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The irony of typing by the light of my computer monitor is not lost me.
    cincinnati.com, 10 May 2023
  • The monitors stayed frozen, showing black.
    Ahmed Helal, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Each car will have one green laser and one red one, and an on-board monitor will display current scores.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
  • But such hall-monitor vibes are how Parker and Stone like it.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026

monitor

2 of 2 verb
  • We're in a good position to monitor and respond to customer concerns.
  • Nurses constantly monitored the patient's heart rate.
  • Government agents have been monitoring the enemy's radio communications.
  • That will just have to be monitored, of course, over time.
    Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
  • What risks need to be monitored?
    Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Lenders monitor credit all the way up to the time of the loan funding.
    Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The plants may have to be removed and monitoring traps may be placed in the area.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
  • His chest is still open as experts monitor his heart, ready to act if needed.
    Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
  • It can be used to monitor a range of conditions.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Sticky bands around trees can trap and monitor pest levels, too, says Oten.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Firefighters stayed on scene overnight to monitor the burn area for any flare-ups.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
  • No need to monitor other games.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • The tanks and dispenser system were monitored for leaks for decades.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Some sort of machine, monitored by a staffer, stands behind them.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The team used 14 satellite tags to monitor whales’ dives.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2026
  • Be sure to monitor any pets for reactions.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • The tool monitors stress levels and mental health.
    IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • On her iPhone, Mandy was monitoring an app that helps hunters stay in bounds.
    Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2023
  • But just by monitoring my use, the numbers started to fall.
    Mika Ellison, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Help take the guesswork out of monitoring health and fitness goals.
    Jessica Seib, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Strong remote leaders do more than assign work and monitor progress.
    Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • As a result, traps and cameras have been set up and will be closely monitored in the days and weeks to come.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Clinton’s health has continued to be monitored in the years since.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Officers will be in the area to monitor and signs will be in place to help direct traffic.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Eldridge will be one of the biggest storylines to monitor over the next six weeks.
    Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • His status is one to monitor with the postseason starting in a week.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
  • At least eight weren’t monitored as frequently as guidelines say.
    Isabelle Taft, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The King had plans to remain in Tenerife for a few days to monitor his progress.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • If not, the app will continue to monitor for it in the background in case signs of it pop up in the future.
    PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Use Sticky Traps Keep the sticky traps out to monitor your success.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026

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