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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as in observation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitoring
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Cold Atom Lab — Yui, working inside NASA's Destiny Laboratory, swapped out computer components for this apparatus which lowers atoms below the mean temperature of the universe, enabling the observation of atomic wave functions and quantum characteristics that cannot be reproduced on the ground.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
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Other Texas references There aren’t a lot, but the karaoke bar Bobby and Connie go to is called A Lone Star Is Born. Stray observations Of course Hank’s love of soccer starts from his admiration at how well-maintained the pitch is.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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Matt Craig is a reporter based in Los Angeles covering the business of Hollywood, entertainment, sports and gaming for Forbes.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Onlookers at the golf course rushed to aid the two passengers, a pilot and instructor, surveillance footage released by the golf course showed.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Cops canvassing the area recovered surveillance footage allegedly of Smith, who was wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts and white sneakers.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Experts in business management have noted that companies generally don’t take measures on diversity and climate because of a political stance, but rather as a business decision.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Researchers created a breeding strategy that included monitoring reproductive behavior, strict incubation management and intensive care after birth, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Introducing any new pet, even of the same species, should be done slowly and under supervision, especially with older animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic can confirm that inspectors from La Liga’s stadium supervision committee visited the Camp Nou last Tuesday, but no immediate conclusions were shared.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The mayor and his administration should be looking at ways to lower taxes and regulations on businesses and residents.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The transfer of the unused amount is known as portability, though that term isn’t used in the tax code or regulations.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lamont’s administration has made large investments in housing, including promising almost $1 billion toward housing in the last bonding package.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
17 Aug. 2025
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Trump administration officials had hinted at major revelations and even new charges in the case after the president ordered a review of the files.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After 10,000 Air Canada striking flight attendants refused a government back-to-work order, Canada’s flagship carrier was forced to suspend operations and pull its financial guidance—while canceling flights for half a million passengers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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States are awaiting guidance from the federal government on the new work requirements, including the timeline for implementation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Monitoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitoring. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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