as in to watch
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 observer
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Recent Examples of monitor
John Kang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s a nearly impossible task, Tom Galvin explains, particularly when the monitor continues to move the goalposts on compliance.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
An avatar traverses an imaginary world when a brief pinprick of light appears on the monitor.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s a nearly impossible task, Tom Galvin explains, particularly when the monitor continues to move the goalposts on compliance.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
The class actions also accuse Allianz of not sufficiently monitoring its systems to prevent data breaches and failing to have a strong data security plan.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitor
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Leading up to kickoff of Belichick’s debut at Chapel Hill, college football, this community and certainly the TV networks were thrilled with the prospect of this grouchy old man turning an irrelevant football team into something worth watching.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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The 24-year-old Switzerland international isn’t the finished product, and his lack of physicality may be an issue, but his desire to take players on and make things happen will be fun to watch.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tatum sidesteps a question about whether joining Marvel now — at a moment when many industry observers think the brand is past its peak — made sense.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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As leaves turn colorful, most observers update their reports weekly.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Medicare and Medicaid plans are also required to cover vaccines based on ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know In its latest global tropics hazards outlook, covering September 10-16 and September 17-23, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicated at least a 20 percent chance of cyclone formation, at least of tropical depression strength, in the Florida, Gulf, and Caribbean region.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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