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
Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Andy was our ‘average monitor,’ our average cop guy.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Verb
During one cognitive session, he was hooked up to brain-monitoring technology while watching a documentary and speaking with a specialist.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Noun
Anthony posted bond and was released with an ankle monitor.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Andy was our ‘average monitor,’ our average cop guy.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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On May 2, 2024, an undercover agent with the Illinois State Police (ISP) dropped the package off on Vishnevski's front porch and watched as Vishnevski retrieved the package and brought it inside, according to court filings.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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This clinching game was what many observers expected the series to be like between the defensive-minded teams, but each side watched leads of two-plus goals disappear in the first three games.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Political observers often float Ossoff as a potential 2028 candidate for president, but he's waved away speculation.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Lynch organized the GoFundMe campaign on Monday to cover immediate expenses and create college funds for the couple’s son and daughter.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The additional killing of Vergata is covered by Heuermann's plea agreement, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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