Thesaurus results for KEEP AN EYE ON

keep an eye on

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Definition of keep an eye on

as in monitor

to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose Can you keep an eye on the biscuits so they don't burn?

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Recent Examples of keep an eye on Two other teams to keep an eye on take each other on today as the Phillies and Orioles square off. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 That kind of heat is no joke, so be sure to keep an eye on how pets, the elderly and children are doing. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Williams has kept an eye on the defensive tackle market, especially after Carter’s big payday. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Think outside the box and keep an eye on mergers and acquisitions, not just in labs but across the diagnostic and biopharmaceutical industry. — Dr. William Morice, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep an eye on

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“Keep an eye on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20an%20eye%20on. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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