Synonyms of monitoring

monitoring 1 of 2

noun

as in observation

Related Words

• observation
• observing
• policing
• surveillance
• management
• supervision
• regulation
• administration
• guidance
• observance
• control
• oversight
• stewardship
• running
• care
• superintendence
• leadership
• steering
• direction
• superintendency
• piloting
• charge
• government
• headship
• generalship
• protection
• rule
• hand(s)
• shepherding
• reign
• guardianship
• auspices
• trusteeship
• tutelage
• aegis

monitoring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of monitor

as in watching

to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose

police regularly monitor that road to record traffic density and to catch speeders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watching
• covering
• observing
• viewing
• keeping an eye on
• spying
• looking
• staring
• noticing
• surveilling
• regarding
• seeing
• noting
• eyeing
• sighting
• gazing
• peering
• witnessing
• peeking
• beholding
• peeping
• glaring
• gaping
• glancing
• espying
• gawking
• glimpsing
• goggling
• rubbernecking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of monitoring

Noun

The Defense Ministry’s monitoring systems in Ukraine reported stable connections on objects traveling faster than 400 kph (250 mph), Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara told reporters. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Findings could improve future water monitoring Despite the notable differences, the researchers emphasized that their models do not directly measure unknown PFAS concentrations or establish additional health risks. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

His death comes in the third week of IDHW’s formal monitoring of the 2026-27 flu season. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026

Credit monitoring can help detect certain types of identity theft, particularly fraud involving new credit accounts. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

The Division of Boating and Waterways said revenue from the fee supports invasive mussel prevention programs, including boat inspections, decontamination, monitoring, public education and grants to eligible agencies that manage waterways. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Potential industrial applications This was then used to tell the robot’s limbs what moves to make, all the while monitoring the cube’s state to check and correct for errors. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Use strong antivirus protection Strong antivirus software adds another layer of protection by monitoring suspicious behavior and detecting threats that may go unnoticed. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The quest for deals occupies my every waking moment, with dozens of browser tabs monitoring major retailers, news releases, price comparisons, and more. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Its mandate also changed to include monitoring the ceasefire and documenting its violations, coordinating with Lebanon’s military and functioning as the only direct communication channel between the Lebanese and Israeli militaries. — Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026

When monitoring growth, Chen and Ng are keen to distinguish between revenue potential and profitability. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Every wiggle and wobble, every snuffle and squeak of six newborn puppies snuggling together in Finland is captured by cameras monitoring their development in the first weeks of their lives. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

The researchers say future deployments of the current prototype would be able to remain at sea for weeks at a time, monitoring environmental conditions. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Paying bills on time, monitoring credit reports and keeping debt levels manageable can help preserve access to loans and lines of credit when cash flow becomes tight. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026