Thesaurus results for MONITOR

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verb

Definition of monitor

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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Operations monitors scheduling capacity, while finance evaluates profitability and financial sustainability. — Ashraf Altawashi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Consider identity theft protection If someone gains access to sensitive personal or financial information, identity theft protection can help monitor for signs that your information is being misused and provide recovery assistance if fraud occurs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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On the winning score, Bay FC goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz initially denied the attempt by Tanaka, but the referee went to the monitor for a review. — Staff, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 The latest scorcher comes after Western Europe recorded its hottest June and July on record, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitor. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monitor

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Also watch the bill share of the debt, which Treasury reports each quarter to its advisory committee.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
And even if Vic Fangio tells us to calm down with the Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru storyline, their development is still fascinating to watch.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of watch

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But some investors and observers point to the product's internal leverage as a cause for concern and controversy.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of observer

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Some of those rescued are covered in mud and appear injured after being battered by the flood, one video shows.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Researchers studying how Medicare insurers cover GLP-1s have found that recipients have faced increases in out-of-pocket costs and that almost all plans now require prior authorization, which can make getting the drugs more difficult.

— Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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