Thesaurus results for MONITORING

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noun

as in observation

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monitoring

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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

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Recent Examples of monitoring

Noun

Ricochet’s 18-detector setup studies elusive reactor neutrinos while new software automates monitoring and analysis. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026 There's also an AI voice assistant for activating in-car features, and a mobile app for remote air conditioning management, charging status monitoring, and automatic parking. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 There is no state agency in charge of monitoring or tracking the locations of sober living homes, which are protected under state and federal law as residences of people with disabilities. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 But a subsequent review found there had been other attempts by the AI model to use the same method to reach the internet that had not been flagged by the monitoring system. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 The government argues that her apparent ability to finance private security, a residence and extensive monitoring suggests access to significant resources that could also facilitate flight. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 Look for providers that offer appropriate account protections, secure infrastructure, access controls, white labeling for destination URLs, monitoring and mechanisms to detect or respond to abuse. — Benjamin Claeys, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Look for exactly what information CenterPoint says was involved and whether the company offers credit monitoring or other assistance. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 This followed years of federal monitoring and corrective action. — David Edward Dematthews, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Those who are not immunized and were exposed anywhere from one to three weeks ago should stay home and limit interactions for 21 days after being exposed while monitoring for symptoms, including a fever or unexplained rash. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is also better at monitoring your heart rate thanks to upgraded optical and electrical heart sensors. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 In industrial manufacturing, they can be used in furnace inspection and temperature-monitoring equipment. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 Crews applied a neutralizing agent to the affected ground and began monitoring water quality downstream in accordance with Georgia Environmental Protection Division requirements. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 In Silicon Valley, markets are closely monitoring how high-growth, capital-intensive technology and artificial intelligence firms navigate this rate hike. — CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 So are your baby monitor, garage door opener, your GPS, the weather-monitoring satellites and the radars keeping planes safely apart. — Aylin Yener, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Hawaii residents and visitors should continue monitoring forecasts and any watches or warnings that may be issued as Lowell approaches the islands, the hurricane center said. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 Firefighters are completing cleanup operations, monitoring for any remaining hot spots and ensuring the scene remains safe, the spokesman said Monday morning. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitoring

Noun

The objective is to make weapon employment measurable, rather than relying primarily on observations made during or after an exercise.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
From my observations, this is the part many brands are missing.

— Margareta Petrovic, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of observation

Verb

Ask to eat a meal at the chef’s counter; watching the young kitchen team work is its own show.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
In the demo, Meta showed people wearing the glasses while watching an NBA game and multitasking between applications.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of watching

Noun

Fundy Dark-Sky Preserve, New Brunswick Fundy National Park offers reasonably dark skies and accessible observing locations along the Bay of Fundy coast.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
Swift receives more annual observing requests than any NASA facility except the James Webb Space Telescope, and its scientific portfolio is broad, extending to comets and planets in other solar systems.

— Anna Y. Q. Ho, Scientific American, 29 June 2026

Definition of observing

Verb

The fundraiser, which as of Friday evening had raised more than $15,000, will go toward covering medical care, vet bills and property damage.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Zambia objected to provisions covering the use of health data and also resisted Washington’s effort to link the health agreement to cooperation on critical minerals.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of covering

Noun

The changes announced Thursday will see international students barred from bringing family members, and tougher policing of people who’ve overstayed their visas.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Two years earlier, a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer had shot and killed an 18-year-old, setting off months of protests and a national debate over policing and race.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of policing

Noun

Cops on Friday released surveillance footage of the hooded suspect, in the hopes someone recognizes him.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Jackson appeared on surveillance footage with her backpack, a laptop and her blond wig, Pekara said.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of surveillance

Noun

According to the company, its report contract draws on data from Kalshi’s API, PitchBook’s internal data, Dune databases, government filings, management commentary, and public peers’ disclosures.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of management

Noun

In parts of Africa, including Zambia and Tanzania, the team charged at national substations under supervision.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
After stepping down as vice chair for supervision, Barr remained on the Fed’s powerful Board of Governors and still votes on interest rate decisions.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of supervision

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