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
Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 4 June 2026
In a settlement that came just months before Musk’s 2022 takeover, Twitter agreed to pay $150 million and to allow the FTC to monitor the platform’s data-handling practices until 2042 in order to protect user privacy.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
How to Choose the Right OTC CGM Monitor Picking an OTC CGM monitor isn’t just about brand recognition.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Verb
Metro Transit also has a real-time information center that monitors thousands of cameras on buses and the light rail 24/7.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 4 June 2026
In a settlement that came just months before Musk’s 2022 takeover, Twitter agreed to pay $150 million and to allow the FTC to monitor the platform’s data-handling practices until 2042 in order to protect user privacy.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Noun
That structure is what turns an over-the-counter glucose monitor from a one-time purchase into an ongoing subscription.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
How to Choose the Right OTC CGM Monitor Picking an OTC CGM monitor isn’t just about brand recognition.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitor
Verb
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And Wrobleski nodded, as if in acceptance, before turning to watch the ball fly over the wall in center field for a solo homer.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As Toomey looked for a seat to watch the race that day at Balboa Stadium, he was spotted by his old cross-country coach at Palo Alto High School, Forrest Jamieson.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Bernadette’s gifts were different, observers said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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While countless observers including New Atlas have noted the dangers of embedding AI into policing, the WSU CSI app offers an opportunity to serve vulnerable people much better than police have typically done.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The cameras on each phone had been covered with painter’s tape, which authorities believe was intended to prevent his surroundings from being recorded.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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