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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Some units focus on gathering intelligence and monitoring surroundings, while others are equipped for direct engagement.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
How broader monitoring can help Even with these steps, some suspicious activity may not show up in one place or right away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Wastewater monitoring is one of the best early methods of detecting strain shift, though the number of states submitting wastewater data to the CDC has declined since around 2022, after the height of the pandemic.
—Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026
Urban also used a combination of fentanyl and Versed, which is known to cause patients to stop breathing and have low blood oxygen and requires careful monitoring, according to a 1990 study in the medical journal Anesthesiology.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
According to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, the judge granted bail with conditions, including electronic home monitoring and no contact with the victims or their family.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Detention can cost $125 or more per person per day, while alternatives, such as electronic monitoring, usually cost less than $10.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The agency also extended the municipal water supply to residents and conducted long-term groundwater monitoring, according to the EPA notice.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nine minutes after the start of reentry, now back in touch with mission control, the Artemis II crew will begin monitoring the deployment of 11 parachutes intended to stabilize and slow the capsule to a splashdown velocity of just 15 mph or so.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Leverkusen are unlikely to be the only club monitoring his progress.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Shipping companies and governments are closely monitoring the situation, weighing whether to reroute vessels or deploy additional naval protection.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said his office was monitoring the deployment of federal officers at O'Hare International.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
In that same survey, Americans said NASA’s top priorities should be monitoring asteroids that could hit Earth and monitoring Earth’s climate system.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Experts say monitoring those threats is critical, though challenging.
—Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Guests can participate in coral reef restoration, ecological monitoring and other hands-on initiatives that help decrease The Nam Hai’s environmental footprint.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Some units focus on gathering intelligence and monitoring surroundings, while others are equipped for direct engagement.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
How broader monitoring can help Even with these steps, some suspicious activity may not show up in one place or right away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Wastewater monitoring is one of the best early methods of detecting strain shift, though the number of states submitting wastewater data to the CDC has declined since around 2022, after the height of the pandemic.
—Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026
Urban also used a combination of fentanyl and Versed, which is known to cause patients to stop breathing and have low blood oxygen and requires careful monitoring, according to a 1990 study in the medical journal Anesthesiology.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
According to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, the judge granted bail with conditions, including electronic home monitoring and no contact with the victims or their family.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Detention can cost $125 or more per person per day, while alternatives, such as electronic monitoring, usually cost less than $10.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The agency also extended the municipal water supply to residents and conducted long-term groundwater monitoring, according to the EPA notice.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Police have been monitoring social media accounts associated with both men for some time, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nine minutes after the start of reentry, now back in touch with mission control, the Artemis II crew will begin monitoring the deployment of 11 parachutes intended to stabilize and slow the capsule to a splashdown velocity of just 15 mph or so.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Leverkusen are unlikely to be the only club monitoring his progress.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Shipping companies and governments are closely monitoring the situation, weighing whether to reroute vessels or deploy additional naval protection.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said his office was monitoring the deployment of federal officers at O'Hare International.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
In that same survey, Americans said NASA’s top priorities should be monitoring asteroids that could hit Earth and monitoring Earth’s climate system.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Experts say monitoring those threats is critical, though challenging.
—Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitoring
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Vera Rubin, an astronomer whose observations of galaxy rotation curves in the 1970s provided the first robust evidence for dark matter's existence, embraced her Jewish faith as a guide to understanding her role in the universe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Let every new person, every new opportunity be greeted with neutrality, then observation, then placement.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away) particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Enough time has passed that watching the final episode — the plane crash and its aftermath — wasn’t difficult for Noonan.—
Kate Storey,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For an even more enhanced observing experience, find a dark environment away from bright lights to attend the total eclipse show.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Combined, the payouts to the two Brooklyn exonerees — covering a collective 40-plus years behind bars — were less than what Chicago would end up paying for Sierra’s 22 years’ imprisonment.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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With the base loaded and one out, Los Alamitos popped up a bunt that third baseman Kimmie McDonnell snagged and alertly tossed to shortstop Mazzotti covering third base for an inning-ending double play.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Taylor, the policing expert, said a PIT maneuver is a strong tool, but should be used sparingly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lucas Finton covers crime, policing, jails, the courts and criminal justice policy for The Commercial Appeal.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These include intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, detection of underwater mines, and mapping of the seabed.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jordan said the surveillance program has changed significantly in recent years to add more guardrails for Fourth Amendment protections, citing dozens of reforms enacted by Congress.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Guerin’s experience, having played on two Stanley Cup-winning teams and serving in the management for a few more, the importance of depth come playoff time — when injuries can be sudden and devastating to a team’s title hopes 1 is a vital tool in the team’s toolbox.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Topics include weight management, diet, exercise, Alzheimer’s disease prevention, and the biology of aging.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah would thrive with a family that can provide supervision, structure, patience and understanding, along with a consistent routine.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Monitoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitoring. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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