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
Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
According to the recall notice, the FDA sampled the baby food using its Total Diet Study tool, which monitors levels of nutrients – and contaminants – in foods people eat across the United States.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The research studies pathogens of concern and monitors their spread, and develops medical countermeasures against threats from radiation exposure, chemicals and infectious diseases.
—Max Kozlov, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Complimentary HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor, which monitors medical bills for over-billing and other errors.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The agency routinely monitors weather conditions along the rocket’s path, in case an emergency on ascent requires the Dragon capsule carrying the astronauts to separate from the rocket and land along the East Coast.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
In the Evergreen High School shooting, the FBI got information from the Anti-Defamation League which monitors online threats, July 5, reporting that there was someone online who was engaging with extremist content and commented on mass shootings.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Powered by patent-pending technology, the platform monitors your existing travel plans in real time, automatically connecting like-minded travelers to share a charter and offering up less expensive repositioning flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Campaign spending in California is overseen by the Fair Political Practices Commission, which monitors hundreds of statewide accounts each filing period, in addition to thousands of local races.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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
But wait — the Oura Ring even monitors your REM sleep!
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
According to the recall notice, the FDA sampled the baby food using its Total Diet Study tool, which monitors levels of nutrients – and contaminants – in foods people eat across the United States.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The research studies pathogens of concern and monitors their spread, and develops medical countermeasures against threats from radiation exposure, chemicals and infectious diseases.
—Max Kozlov, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Complimentary HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor, which monitors medical bills for over-billing and other errors.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The agency routinely monitors weather conditions along the rocket’s path, in case an emergency on ascent requires the Dragon capsule carrying the astronauts to separate from the rocket and land along the East Coast.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
In the Evergreen High School shooting, the FBI got information from the Anti-Defamation League which monitors online threats, July 5, reporting that there was someone online who was engaging with extremist content and commented on mass shootings.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Powered by patent-pending technology, the platform monitors your existing travel plans in real time, automatically connecting like-minded travelers to share a charter and offering up less expensive repositioning flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Campaign spending in California is overseen by the Fair Political Practices Commission, which monitors hundreds of statewide accounts each filing period, in addition to thousands of local races.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
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As anyone who watches nineties-era romantic comedies knows, there’s a fine line between charming overtures and boneheaded actions that result in deep psychological wounds.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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Trump, who closely watches opinion polls, removed controversial Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and began softening his message.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jackson’s dual bids for the Democratic presidential nomination inspired Black America and stunned political observers who marveled at his ability to draw White voters.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This type of immersive education challenges students to engage with conflict not as passive observers but as active participants, working alongside those directly impacted by conflict to understand their experiences and gain firsthand knowledge of the complexities involved in sustaining peace.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the services offered athletes during the Games, Team USA’s travel insurance carrier covers ongoing care to athletes who sustain injuries at the Olympics that require follow-up.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The district now fully covers monthly premiums for its employees but has proposed charging employees a monthly rate, with a sliding scale based on their salaries.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dart frogs in captivity aren't generally toxic because they aren't fed the same diet as frogs in the wild, the researchers found.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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According to Yun, researchers might someday tweak human stem cells to emulate the axolotl and recover thymus function.—
Taylor Mitchell Brown,
Scientific American,
14 Feb. 2026
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