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
Where are onramp traffic meters monitored?
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Police units, including some with riot shields and gas masks, monitored the gathering from a distance but there were no clashes or unrest.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
All the while, the researchers monitored neurons and astrocytes in the zebra fish’s brain using advanced whole-brain imaging techniques.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
The reptile was kept warm and monitored before being taken to the center's hospital, the organization said.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Everyday residents have protested immigration operations with rallies, marches and walkouts, and have monitored areas where day laborers are known to gather.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Because the museum monitored call volume and length, Rachel stayed on the line.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The potential for coastal flooding and erosion impacts will also need to be monitored due to the potential for strong winds, large waves, and higher astronomical tides.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Police units, including some with riot shields and gas masks, monitored the gathering from a distance but there were no clashes or unrest.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
All the while, the researchers monitored neurons and astrocytes in the zebra fish’s brain using advanced whole-brain imaging techniques.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
The reptile was kept warm and monitored before being taken to the center's hospital, the organization said.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Everyday residents have protested immigration operations with rallies, marches and walkouts, and have monitored areas where day laborers are known to gather.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Because the museum monitored call volume and length, Rachel stayed on the line.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The potential for coastal flooding and erosion impacts will also need to be monitored due to the potential for strong winds, large waves, and higher astronomical tides.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitored
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In the Baylor study, participants watched a video of a hand being stabbed with a needle.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But unfortunately for the paying customers who watched at Target Center, those big names were also spectators watching in street clothes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This was barely covered by mainstream news.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Monitored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitored. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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