as in observation
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as in watching
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 monitoring
ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Potential applications include environmental monitoring, food safety testing, and basic health diagnostics in low-resource settings.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The findings are also based on participants reporting their own diets, which can sometimes be inaccurate compared to clinical monitoring, the researchers noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, these medications are now being used much more broadly for weight management, and that creates practical questions around access, monitoring and ongoing support.
—Jeremy Morgan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound, fetal monitoring, and genetic screening are employed to assess the health of both mother and baby.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Stock reports and situations worth monitoring will be covered by their respective leagues below.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The company points to advanced monitoring technology, including a fleet of gas‑sniffing vehicles that survey pipelines from roadways.
—Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Iran had been complying with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and allowing monitoring of nuclear development.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
City officials have been closely monitoring the river levels as the forecasts evolved, said Public Works Director Tim Watkins.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
This comes after Whitmer declared a state of emergency for 33 counties, including Cheboygan County, where officials were monitoring rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring local media and official channels for updates.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Shaffer said that information could be very helpful for monitoring the effectiveness of sand replenishment projects.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Lifestyle changes — such as maintaining a healthy weight, improving posture and monitoring long-term medication use — may help to manage or reduce the condition, experts say.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Pulse oximeters, glucose monitoring systems, body scales and more are also available.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Potential applications include environmental monitoring, food safety testing, and basic health diagnostics in low-resource settings.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The findings are also based on participants reporting their own diets, which can sometimes be inaccurate compared to clinical monitoring, the researchers noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, these medications are now being used much more broadly for weight management, and that creates practical questions around access, monitoring and ongoing support.
—Jeremy Morgan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound, fetal monitoring, and genetic screening are employed to assess the health of both mother and baby.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Stock reports and situations worth monitoring will be covered by their respective leagues below.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The company points to advanced monitoring technology, including a fleet of gas‑sniffing vehicles that survey pipelines from roadways.
—Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Iran had been complying with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and allowing monitoring of nuclear development.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Elsewhere, traders will be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
City officials have been closely monitoring the river levels as the forecasts evolved, said Public Works Director Tim Watkins.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
This comes after Whitmer declared a state of emergency for 33 counties, including Cheboygan County, where officials were monitoring rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring local media and official channels for updates.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Shaffer said that information could be very helpful for monitoring the effectiveness of sand replenishment projects.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Lifestyle changes — such as maintaining a healthy weight, improving posture and monitoring long-term medication use — may help to manage or reduce the condition, experts say.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitoring
Noun
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County officials declined to answer questions about the grandmother’s account, including whether a social worker documented any such observation.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police wrote in the report that officers could not determine by watching the footage if Saint Remy was struck by the car.—
Updated April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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In addition to those watching in person, many more will be following along from home.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With upcoming observing runs from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration expected to deliver even more data, scientists hope to refine these categories and test whether this three-family model truly holds.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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That means its peak brightness may coincide with its most difficult observing conditions.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of the people listening was an imposing but soft-spoken guy dressed in black, with a baseball cap nearly covering his eyes.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Shohei Ohtani bounced the first pitch to first baseman Troy Johnston, who fielded it and flipped the ball over the head of pitcher Ryan Feltner, covering first base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Much of the decline can be attributed to more aggressive policing of eligibility requirements, not financial concerns.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Much of the decline can be attributed to more aggressive policing of eligibility requirements, not financial concerns.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Police also obtained surveillance footage showing Elijah getting into the driver’s seat of the Nissan at Oak Ridge High just 13 minutes before the hit-and-run.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Soyfer said one of the goals of the litigation is to build a movement that leads to a higher ruling to broadly curb the surveillance state promoted by the widespread adoption of ALPR cameras.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In partnership with local communities, the district has provided the following information on free food distribution centers and food programs, child supervision and student computer devices.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including for failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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