as in observation
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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
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Orkin uses a proprietary liquid barrier system called Termidor, alongside their own specialized monitoring stations.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
On August 17, authorities said the monitoring device stopped working and Cacconie was last seen days later in San Francisco.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Treatment, monitoring and a chance to begin his professional career through the NFL supplemental draft would be a reasonable outcome.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Cacconie, then 51, was convicted on July 17, and, over the prosecutor’s objections, was allowed to remain out of custody on condition of a monitoring device on his ankle and $1 million bail.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Raff said that the odds are low the screwworm will end up in North Carolina, but monitoring and quarantining infected animals is essential to stop a spread.
—Eva Flowe
june 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Instead, the order advocates for multiple, overlapping layers of protection, including hardware and computer infrastructure tracking, rigorous testing before deployment, and real-time monitoring.
—Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The tournament is a real-world test for autonomous technology in places where safety, reliability, and constant monitoring matter most.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Steven Grattan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
City officials say inspectors are monitoring vendors throughout the sales period and remind residents that violations can carry serious consequences, including fines and/or jail time.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Firefighters planned to continue monitoring the area until no smoke had been observed for three consecutive days, although crews had come off the fire line, according to an early Monday update from Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
The researchers say the technology could be used in self-driving cars, autonomous robots, and monitoring systems that operate in dangerous environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
From a different context, a new alliance is also monitoring extreme weather closely as extreme heat, hail, winds, and tornadoes reshape the insurance industry.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
To a network monitoring tool or a streaming platform's detection system, your connection looks like a regular browser session.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
That would mean monitoring traffic, having a protective barrier for residents, and working with the community to make Stop Six Day safer.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
No damages or victims have been reported but authorities were monitoring the situation, Cubadebate said.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Noun
The lifecycle pillar then operationalizes governance through requirements covering model selection, data quality, explainability, performance monitoring, human oversight, cybersecurity, and third-party risk.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Orkin uses a proprietary liquid barrier system called Termidor, alongside their own specialized monitoring stations.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
On August 17, authorities said the monitoring device stopped working and Cacconie was last seen days later in San Francisco.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Treatment, monitoring and a chance to begin his professional career through the NFL supplemental draft would be a reasonable outcome.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Cacconie, then 51, was convicted on July 17, and, over the prosecutor’s objections, was allowed to remain out of custody on condition of a monitoring device on his ankle and $1 million bail.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Raff said that the odds are low the screwworm will end up in North Carolina, but monitoring and quarantining infected animals is essential to stop a spread.
—Eva Flowe
june 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Instead, the order advocates for multiple, overlapping layers of protection, including hardware and computer infrastructure tracking, rigorous testing before deployment, and real-time monitoring.
—Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The tournament is a real-world test for autonomous technology in places where safety, reliability, and constant monitoring matter most.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Verb
The law requires government agencies and companies to integrate cattle-tracking, land ownership and deforestation-monitoring systems to identify livestock linked to forest loss and keep them out of their supply chains.
—Steven Grattan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
City officials say inspectors are monitoring vendors throughout the sales period and remind residents that violations can carry serious consequences, including fines and/or jail time.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Firefighters planned to continue monitoring the area until no smoke had been observed for three consecutive days, although crews had come off the fire line, according to an early Monday update from Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
The researchers say the technology could be used in self-driving cars, autonomous robots, and monitoring systems that operate in dangerous environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
From a different context, a new alliance is also monitoring extreme weather closely as extreme heat, hail, winds, and tornadoes reshape the insurance industry.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
To a network monitoring tool or a streaming platform's detection system, your connection looks like a regular browser session.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
That would mean monitoring traffic, having a protective barrier for residents, and working with the community to make Stop Six Day safer.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
No damages or victims have been reported but authorities were monitoring the situation, Cubadebate said.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitoring
Noun
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Authorities said the trooper's observations during the stop led to a DUI investigation.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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These sound like honest observations.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Jordan Teze had his hands on his head, while Johan Bakayoko, who was watching from the substitutes’ bench, was left speechless.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Standing in the back patio of her Argentine restaurant watching as the global soccer tournament officially kicked off Thursday afternoon, Isolina de la Vega was surrounded by family.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Noun
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That something has to do with who or what is on the other side of observation, as well as who or what is doing the observing.—
Jenny Odell,
Longreads,
2 June 2026
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With upcoming observing runs from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration expected to deliver even more data, scientists hope to refine these categories and test whether this three-family model truly holds.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of the allegations included removing protective plastic guards covering actresses’ vaginas during the filming of intimate scenes, and Franco getting angry when actresses didn’t want to go topless.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Reporters from England said this is a typical setup for the press covering the England men’s national team.—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Private investigator and security specialist Mike Bolhuis said police corruption has implications for on-ground policing in those areas impacted by violent crime as citizens are sometimes hesitant to give out information or help authorities.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Stevens said the critical part of a positive policing interaction is making sure the person feels heard, trusted and validated.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Noun
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As drone threats continue to evolve, defense programs such as Land 156 are expected to play a key role in shaping the next generation of battlefield surveillance and force protection technologies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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She was last seen Thursday night in surveillance footage walking through the Publix parking lot at 100 Old Cherokee Road.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Effective treatment of obesity could have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond just weight management, affecting metabolic parameters such as heart disease and even cancer.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Earlier this week, CNBC reported that more than 100 current and former SpaceX employees with combined assets between $1 billion and $5 billion created a group to negotiate lower-than-standard fees with wealth management firms.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Work is continuing under court supervision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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They were released later with ankle monitors and placed under an intensive supervision program requiring frequent check-ins at an ICE office in Portland.—
Carol Rose Little,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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“Monitoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitoring. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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