Synonyms of keep an eye on

keep an eye on

phrase

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monitor
• watch
• cover
• observe
• look
• view
• sight
• spy
• stare
• notice
• see
• regard
• eye
• note
• witness
• peer
• gaze
• glimpse
• glare
• surveil
• behold
• glance
• peek
• espy
• peep
• gawk
• gape
• goggle
• rubberneck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of keep an eye on

From brick red to ashen violet and dusky taupe, these are the soft yet moody nail colors to keep an eye on this fall. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

When the players realize Xavier has been murdered, Logan tells the camera that Xavier had mentioned Katie being nervous, and Logan’s going to keep an eye on her. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Then keep an eye on your bank accounts and credit cards for unfamiliar transactions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

In Newport Beach, where 10- to 15-foot swells from Marie stripped away large amounts of sand in places like the Wedge, officials are keeping an eye on the upcoming forecast, said Georgia Rios, a city spokesperson. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026