as in watches
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 monitors
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
In October, a pastor of a prominent underground Christian church was detained, according to his daughter, a church pastor and a group that monitors religion in China.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Last year, according to Pollstar, the industry trade that monitors touring, the average ticket price had soared to around $132.
—Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Arize tests and monitors RAG pipelines as well as the agents and applications built on them—debugging and hunting down errors and hallucinations.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
This system monitors approaching obstacles and analyzes road conditions for you.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the nonprofit that monitors the eagles, Friends of Big Bear Valley, sibling rivalry is typical among eaglets.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
The internet blackout in Iran has entered its 40th day, according to NetBlocks, a British-Turkish nonprofit group that monitors cybersecurity developments.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Over six rounds, the contest garnered 168,192 votes for papers on topics that include smart dental floss that monitors stress, Baby KJ’s personalized gene therapy, and an artificial intelligence model designed to predict cell behavior.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
At the First Look event, Samsung also showed its latest monitors, including the Odyssey 3D 6K gaming monitor and 130-inch Quantum MicroLED TV.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Arzopa Portable Monitor After testing several monitors, our team chose this one as the best overall portable monitor.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
There are different kinds, but the most common are acoustic leak detection devices, and a leak detection system monitors water flow through a pipeline.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
In October, a pastor of a prominent underground Christian church was detained, according to his daughter, a church pastor and a group that monitors religion in China.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Last year, according to Pollstar, the industry trade that monitors touring, the average ticket price had soared to around $132.
—Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Arize tests and monitors RAG pipelines as well as the agents and applications built on them—debugging and hunting down errors and hallucinations.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
This system monitors approaching obstacles and analyzes road conditions for you.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the nonprofit that monitors the eagles, Friends of Big Bear Valley, sibling rivalry is typical among eaglets.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
The internet blackout in Iran has entered its 40th day, according to NetBlocks, a British-Turkish nonprofit group that monitors cybersecurity developments.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Over six rounds, the contest garnered 168,192 votes for papers on topics that include smart dental floss that monitors stress, Baby KJ’s personalized gene therapy, and an artificial intelligence model designed to predict cell behavior.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Best air quality monitors This monitor detects radon, carbon dioxide, VOCs, humidity, temperature and atmospheric pressure, giving you a broad understanding of the quality of the air in your home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
At the First Look event, Samsung also showed its latest monitors, including the Odyssey 3D 6K gaming monitor and 130-inch Quantum MicroLED TV.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Arzopa Portable Monitor After testing several monitors, our team chose this one as the best overall portable monitor.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitors
Verb
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Everyone watches too much TV and all that.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kurtsie also tags along during giraffe feedings and encounters and watches her best friend Bakari interact with caretakers and guests.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most observers would say that this version of Bentancur was not quite as effective as the one seen under Antonio Conte, more able to cover ground in the middle and drive Tottenham forward.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s decision to pick her was viewed by some political observers as a way to appeal to voters who are members of or affiliated with labor organizations.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The route covers three to six miles on the west side of the park—passing by Big Bear Spire, Secret Passage, and Cool Cave—and it’s described as easy to moderate.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hotel also charges a $25 taxable amenity fee per night, which covers in-room Wi-Fi, cultural workshops and classes, live local music, use of hotel bikes and stand-up paddleboards, self-parking, and access to the hotel’s fitness room and pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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And kids who learn financial literacy early on are more likely to form healthy relationships with money that can help improve their financial and overall well-being as adults, according to a 2022 study by researchers at Brigham Young University.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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