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
The rally included groups such as Action Française, with which Deranque was linked, and was monitored by a heavy police presence.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
If a mother is having a high-risk pregnancy and that baby is being monitored for a heart condition, both doctors could see them together at the Lakeway location.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Commander Reid Wiseman and two of his crew monitored Thursday’s operation alongside launch controllers.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Crews checked vitals and blood pressure and monitored for potential overdose symptoms, including unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, officials said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Digital cameras monitored the cracks on the concrete surface, while tiny fiber optic sensors were embedded along the bars.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Blizzard conditions prevented crews from removing the bodies, forcing families to wait as responders monitored unstable slopes and searched for a break in the weather.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The cancellation comes after officials missed the legal deadline to notify the public of the upcoming meeting, which was expected to be closely monitored for signs of further vaccine policy shifts.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
If a mother is having a high-risk pregnancy and that baby is being monitored for a heart condition, both doctors could see them together at the Lakeway location.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Commander Reid Wiseman and two of his crew monitored Thursday’s operation alongside launch controllers.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Crews checked vitals and blood pressure and monitored for potential overdose symptoms, including unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, officials said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Digital cameras monitored the cracks on the concrete surface, while tiny fiber optic sensors were embedded along the bars.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Blizzard conditions prevented crews from removing the bodies, forcing families to wait as responders monitored unstable slopes and searched for a break in the weather.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The cancellation comes after officials missed the legal deadline to notify the public of the upcoming meeting, which was expected to be closely monitored for signs of further vaccine policy shifts.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitored
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Most nights there is live music, best watched while sipping one of the incredible cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The group was interestingly joined by actor Michael Douglas, who spoke as Riley’s friend, while several Lakers Showtime greats watched from the audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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These particles are covered with tiny chain-like structures that interact with metal ions in solution.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Monitored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitored. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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