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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 monitoring
Lexi Novitske, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
That extra layer of monitoring can help stop additional data theft if your device ever falls into the wrong hands.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
There are several experimental forests in the Chippewa National Forest near Grand Rapids and one in the Superior National Forest near Ely, as well as remote monitoring equipment that could fall under the research and development umbrella.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
In doing so, Chinese authorities are also moving to standardise execution across regions, instructing local governments to apply unified technical guidelines and develop scalable recycling models, while central bodies carry out regular monitoring of system progress.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
As part of a long-term monitoring program, 5,000 lobsters are tagged over the course of a season to help track growth rates, movement patterns and overall population health.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
At the meeting in late March, San Jose’s Appeals Hearing Board voted unanimously to place the property into the city’s neglected vacant or abandoned building monitoring program.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Advertisement In the Black Sea, confidence was built through information sharing and monitoring, not through illusions and expectations of good will.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
According to the affidavit, hospital staff suspected possible medical abuse, and the child was placed in a room under video monitoring.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
But the company is monitoring how many patients increase to higher doses of the drug, particularly the 9-mg and 25-mg versions.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, 87 percent of growers employ integrated pest management (IPM), monitoring pests and prioritizing non-chemical methods to reduce the use of plant protection products while still shielding crops.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Wildlife watchers will continue monitoring the Big Bear nest in the coming weeks as the two newest eaglets grow.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Live monitoring agents can only pull up video during an active triggered alarm, after a customer has explicitly opted into the service.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Police have been monitoring social media accounts associated with both men for some time, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nine minutes after the start of reentry, now back in touch with mission control, the Artemis II crew will begin monitoring the deployment of 11 parachutes intended to stabilize and slow the capsule to a splashdown velocity of just 15 mph or so.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Leverkusen are unlikely to be the only club monitoring his progress.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Exposure across the full stack is important — from KYC and identity verification, as with our portfolio company Smile ID, to transaction fraud monitoring, as with Orca.
—Lexi Novitske, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
That extra layer of monitoring can help stop additional data theft if your device ever falls into the wrong hands.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
There are several experimental forests in the Chippewa National Forest near Grand Rapids and one in the Superior National Forest near Ely, as well as remote monitoring equipment that could fall under the research and development umbrella.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
In doing so, Chinese authorities are also moving to standardise execution across regions, instructing local governments to apply unified technical guidelines and develop scalable recycling models, while central bodies carry out regular monitoring of system progress.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
As part of a long-term monitoring program, 5,000 lobsters are tagged over the course of a season to help track growth rates, movement patterns and overall population health.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
At the meeting in late March, San Jose’s Appeals Hearing Board voted unanimously to place the property into the city’s neglected vacant or abandoned building monitoring program.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Advertisement In the Black Sea, confidence was built through information sharing and monitoring, not through illusions and expectations of good will.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
According to the affidavit, hospital staff suspected possible medical abuse, and the child was placed in a room under video monitoring.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The ambassadors, who are tasked with maintaining a calm travel environment on trains, are expected to start monitoring rides in July.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
But the company is monitoring how many patients increase to higher doses of the drug, particularly the 9-mg and 25-mg versions.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, 87 percent of growers employ integrated pest management (IPM), monitoring pests and prioritizing non-chemical methods to reduce the use of plant protection products while still shielding crops.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Wildlife watchers will continue monitoring the Big Bear nest in the coming weeks as the two newest eaglets grow.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Live monitoring agents can only pull up video during an active triggered alarm, after a customer has explicitly opted into the service.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Police have been monitoring social media accounts associated with both men for some time, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nine minutes after the start of reentry, now back in touch with mission control, the Artemis II crew will begin monitoring the deployment of 11 parachutes intended to stabilize and slow the capsule to a splashdown velocity of just 15 mph or so.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Leverkusen are unlikely to be the only club monitoring his progress.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitoring
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Costco will not be an option for shoppers on Easter Sunday this year, as the company's website says warehouses will be closed in observation of the holiday.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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Once controlled by governments, Earth observation has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry supplying near-real-time intelligence to clients worldwide.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s also an external staircase that leads to a sundeck/outdoor living room perfect for whale watching or watching the sun dip into the Pacific.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ironically, this isolated homeschooler was likely watching other homeschoolers.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For an even more enhanced observing experience, find a dark environment away from bright lights to attend the total eclipse show.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Angela Dugalić got to feast in the post, always enjoying a size advantage with the biggest player covering Betts, scoring 9 points and adding five rebounds and four assists.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Two officers were seen covering the object with a canopy.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum, a national think tank on policing standards, called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ring surveillance video from the night of the shooting showed people ducking for cover on the 1500 block of South Etting Street as gunshots were fired.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Detectives and crime scene investigators canvassed the area for witnesses, surveillance video, and evidence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In partnership with local communities, the district has provided the following information on free food distribution centers and food programs, child supervision and student computer devices.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including for failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Monitoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitoring. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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