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
Researchers treated 12-month-old mice (similar to a 60-year-old human) with the nanoparticles and monitored the animals’ behavior and memory over several months.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
That level of independence is rare in an industry where many are used to being tightly managed and closely monitored.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
No Comments Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Because most of the state’s springs are not monitored by any research institution or government agency, the full scope of the problem remains unclear.
—Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
These numbers will continue to be monitored as key metrics of the economy in the coming weeks and months.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Good communication between the first team and the academy is key to ensuring that the load on the player is being closely monitored.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The birthday boys live on a 2,000-acre ecological preserve (certified by the American Humane Society and registered with the USDA), monitored by veterinarians, drones, and live cameras, with a full-time animal care staff dedicated to their health and growth.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
These companies aren’t monitored the way that public companies are, reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission quarterly.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
That level of independence is rare in an industry where many are used to being tightly managed and closely monitored.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
No Comments Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Because most of the state’s springs are not monitored by any research institution or government agency, the full scope of the problem remains unclear.
—Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
These numbers will continue to be monitored as key metrics of the economy in the coming weeks and months.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Good communication between the first team and the academy is key to ensuring that the load on the player is being closely monitored.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The birthday boys live on a 2,000-acre ecological preserve (certified by the American Humane Society and registered with the USDA), monitored by veterinarians, drones, and live cameras, with a full-time animal care staff dedicated to their health and growth.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
These companies aren’t monitored the way that public companies are, reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission quarterly.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitored
Verb
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Once, during a farewell party for a beloved employee, guests watched a tiramisu flip over all on its own.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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For more than a decade, The Valley Neighborhood Association leader Jay Napoleon has watched as the site now home to Elanco became the next big redevelopment project after the GM factory was demolished in 2013.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Millais covered her body with flowers that signify love, pain, innocence, and faithfulness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Monitored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitored. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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