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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Recent Examples of monitor
New Atlas, 10 July 2025
Low-cost monitors now allow people to crowdsource data about air quality in their communities.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 July 2025
The connected app logs and monitors usage, including the number of times used and the average duration (again, a great tool to monitor your cats' health).
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Verb
This auto-adaptive setup monitors systems data and adjusts damping in real time to better absorb the impacts of the ever-varying ground below.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
Low-cost monitors now allow people to crowdsource data about air quality in their communities.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
Noun
With a constellation of satellites continuously monitoring the planet, Copernicus has become the backbone of Europe's environmental data infrastructure.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 July 2025
The connected app logs and monitors usage, including the number of times used and the average duration (again, a great tool to monitor your cats' health).
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitor
Verb
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But still showing up at the ballpark, and not participating, watching, that’s a different mindset, psyche than being at home.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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Sims and Reynoso also projected a wildly successful lifestyle on social media displaying expensive vacations, cars, designer clothes and watches to convince potential investors of their credibility.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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There has been longstanding tension within the Republican ranks between the MAGA movement and more traditional conservatives, but observers say Trump's recent actions, such as supporting Ukraine, are crucial for his political future and the GOP's prospects in the 2026 midterms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The front of the building was covered in heavy smoke and flames, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III said.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Supporters have donated about $43,000 toward a $100,000 campaign to cover his legal and personal expenses.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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