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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
In the meantime, Christova, the algae expert, would like to see the water monitored weekly.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 June 2026
Of the 6,500 Scrub Jays in existence, 550 reside at Archbold and are meticulously monitored.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
When he was arrested, Ali Hemani, a dual citizen of the United States and Pakistan, was being monitored by the FBI because of his alleged connection to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Moscow region’s ecology and nature management ministry said in an advisory that air quality was being monitored in several communities.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Damian has a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis Type 1, which causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue in his body, including one in his head that, if not checked regularly by a doctor and monitored by his family, could interfere with his brain.
—Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The system is not monitored 24/7, so if a tree down requires immediate attention, the Fishers Police Department non-emergency line at 317-773-1282.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
But the improvement was not enough to erase the lead held by opponents, according to an analysis of vote updates monitored by The Bee over the past two weeks.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 June 2026
Of the 6,500 Scrub Jays in existence, 550 reside at Archbold and are meticulously monitored.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
When he was arrested, Ali Hemani, a dual citizen of the United States and Pakistan, was being monitored by the FBI because of his alleged connection to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Moscow region’s ecology and nature management ministry said in an advisory that air quality was being monitored in several communities.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Damian has a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis Type 1, which causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue in his body, including one in his head that, if not checked regularly by a doctor and monitored by his family, could interfere with his brain.
—Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The system is not monitored 24/7, so if a tree down requires immediate attention, the Fishers Police Department non-emergency line at 317-773-1282.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
But the improvement was not enough to erase the lead held by opponents, according to an analysis of vote updates monitored by The Bee over the past two weeks.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitored
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Experts and operators in the adventure tourism industry watched in horror as a video went viral of a young woman in Brazil plunging to her death this month.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Jurors also watched body camera video from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials who first responded to the scene of the crash, heard from law enforcement and good Samaritans who helped and saw the boat involved in the crash in person.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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“Monitored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitored. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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