as in observation
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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
Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Notable games to watch Assuming Miami wins out (and at this point that is a big assuming), these are among the key games featuring teams above or near Miami in the AP poll that are worth monitoring that would factor into UM’s bid for an at-large spot in the playoff field.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The technology may also be adapted for use in the spinal cord or integrated into artificial skull plates for continuous monitoring.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Smarter, more granular monitoring systems can help direct funding to small farms, giving them access to the emerging global carbon market.
—Kaveh Zahedi, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Some rent-reporting services offer other benefits, including credit monitoring, monthly credit reports and utility payment reporting.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Both Roy and O’Riordan point out that lobular cancers can recur in unusual places—including the stomach, bladder or even gynecological organs—further complicating monitoring and follow-up care.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Developers now look for weak spots before hackers can find them, closing gaps with regular updates and smarter monitoring.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Radical, whose co-founders previously worked on Amazon’s Prime Air drone program, envisions Evenstar one day assisting with long-term wildfire monitoring.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
France’s national anti-terror prosecutor’s office is also monitoring the case, BFMTV said.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
French media reported that counterterrorism specialists are monitoring the case but are not currently involved.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verily wanted to make glucose-monitoring contact lenses.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
That piece of sea ice broke by January 2022, and the team kept monitoring to see how glaciers in the region would respond, Ochwat said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The couple face another breakdown when their daughter, Sofia, gets taken into Child Services, which has been quietly monitoring the couple.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The team is also monitoring injuries for center Cade Mays (ankle) and right tackle Taylor Moton (knee).
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
In his court documents, Bernad includes dozens of monitoring reports from his visits with Summi.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
The European Union and independent electoral monitoring organizations such as the Carter Center and the Colombian Electoral Mission also backed the opposition’s claim.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Notable games to watch Assuming Miami wins out (and at this point that is a big assuming), these are among the key games featuring teams above or near Miami in the AP poll that are worth monitoring that would factor into UM’s bid for an at-large spot in the playoff field.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The technology may also be adapted for use in the spinal cord or integrated into artificial skull plates for continuous monitoring.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Smarter, more granular monitoring systems can help direct funding to small farms, giving them access to the emerging global carbon market.
—Kaveh Zahedi, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Some rent-reporting services offer other benefits, including credit monitoring, monthly credit reports and utility payment reporting.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Both Roy and O’Riordan point out that lobular cancers can recur in unusual places—including the stomach, bladder or even gynecological organs—further complicating monitoring and follow-up care.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Developers now look for weak spots before hackers can find them, closing gaps with regular updates and smarter monitoring.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Radical, whose co-founders previously worked on Amazon’s Prime Air drone program, envisions Evenstar one day assisting with long-term wildfire monitoring.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
France’s national anti-terror prosecutor’s office is also monitoring the case, BFMTV said.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
French media reported that counterterrorism specialists are monitoring the case but are not currently involved.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verily wanted to make glucose-monitoring contact lenses.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
That piece of sea ice broke by January 2022, and the team kept monitoring to see how glaciers in the region would respond, Ochwat said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The couple face another breakdown when their daughter, Sofia, gets taken into Child Services, which has been quietly monitoring the couple.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The team is also monitoring injuries for center Cade Mays (ankle) and right tackle Taylor Moton (knee).
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
In his court documents, Bernad includes dozens of monitoring reports from his visits with Summi.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitoring
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Until now brain rot has been more of a casual observation than something backed by hard evidence.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Based on his observations around Whitefish Point, Lynn said captains have a greater willingness to drop anchor and wait out a storm rather than risking it and powering through.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Through videos he's forced to send in while trying to stay alive (to take viewers to the frontlines of the dangerous game), the unlikely hero turns delightfully anarchic and winds up getting much of the public watching the show to be on his side.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani was seen this past Sunday in the Madison Square Garden upper level watching the Knicks ahead of Election Day on Tuesday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, during the first period of the fourth observing run (known as O4A), LIGO saw more gravitational wave events than from all previous observing runs combined.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
17 Sep. 2025
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This combination of talking and observing has immediate benefits.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Former President Bill Clinton arrived at the New York City Marathon finish line Sunday with a bandage covering the tip of his nose.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Pentagon recently imposed the most stringent access restrictions of the term, requiring that all reporters covering the Defense Department in person sign a restrictive press policy prohibiting them from soliciting any information the department has not authorized for release.—
Scott Nover,
Arkansas Online,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Grant Lancaster covers crime, policing and breaking news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Gloucester Township places a heavy emphasis on community policing, as well, so kids might be recognized by school resource officers or patrol officers who catch them in or just after the act.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The institute also launched a wastewater surveillance project, geared at monitoring and anticipating disease trends in communities.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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In backrooms, there was none of the surveillance tech that reputable casinos use to catch players cheating.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bangladesh’s government has plans to hand over the management of multiple hubs, including Chattogram’s largest terminal, New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), to foreign operators by December.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Uttar Pradesh, a development initiative provided community health workers with a smartphone app that combined diagnostic and treatment instructions with a client-management program.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The men who play in the NFL would have something to say to today’s workers about the encroaching techno-supervision.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Awareness, supervision and preparation truly save lives.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Monitoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitoring. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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