as in watched
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 monitored
Between each dance was an excruciating silence during which network-TV producers monitored and reset their equipment while the men fidgeted onstage like excitable children.
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Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
The Fever closely monitored her recovery and eventually ruled her out for the remainder of the regular season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
This is useful for calibration and altering the type of radiation detected and monitored.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The Mexican National Guard and Army personnel monitored the protest.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Those systems are monitored live.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
They’re also monitored for shedding, longevity, and softness after multiple washes.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Children on these regimens were monitored closely.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
The Fever closely monitored her recovery and eventually ruled her out for the remainder of the regular season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
This is useful for calibration and altering the type of radiation detected and monitored.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The Mexican National Guard and Army personnel monitored the protest.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Those systems are monitored live.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
They’re also monitored for shedding, longevity, and softness after multiple washes.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Children on these regimens were monitored closely.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitored
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Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell also watched while serving a one-game suspension for fighting in Saturday's 132-111 win at Washington.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Millions of people, including schoolchildren nationwide, watched.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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These windows will be covered with translucent film of different Idaho mountain ranges, giving those inside privacy while allowing natural light to flow through into the lounge, which can hold up to 500 people.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Almaraz’s role was never formally defined, but he was believed by top officials to bring good luck, and all of his travel expenses were covered.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Monitored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitored. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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