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present tense third-person singular of monitor
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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noun

plural of monitor

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Recent Examples of monitors
Verb
Insulin Resistance Trends monitors your heart rhythm, daily movement, and sleep quality, and uses AI to assess how well your body absorbs and uses energy. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Its drones use onboard cameras and sensors to navigate and avoid obstacles through a Detect-and-Avoid system that independently monitors surrounding airspace. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Before deploying an agent, organizations should define who owns its decisions, who monitors its performance and who has the authority to intervene when something goes wrong. Hugo Sarrazin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The probe monitors the device’s instruction set for unauthorized modifications. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 An incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman has been reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center, which monitors maritime security in that region. Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which did not respond to The Bee’s inquiry, typically monitors corrective actions and audit reports. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The app also monitors battery status and controls lighting – practical features for both urban commuting and long-distance travel. New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 Councilwoman Deborah Peoples wanted to ensure the Economic Development Department, which monitors the program, is properly funded as more businesses enter the program. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
According to the zoo’s Facebook post, black throat monitors are one of the longest monitor species in the world and can grow up to 7 feet long. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 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
  • Everyone seemingly watches them — and a little tennis — with a $23 Honey Deuce in one hand, swaying to DJ Trizz’s mixes on the sound system.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Barack Obama watches the fireworks after his acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination at Invesco Field at Mile High at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.
    Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But some investors and observers point to the product's internal leverage as a cause for concern and controversy.
    Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • The collection of patents covers a wide swath of elements associated with the rise of AI music, including moderation, watermarking, licensed distribution and monetization.
    Corbin Bolies, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The settlement covers the Gill case and claims involving about 2,000 other infants, according to Abbott.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The trial was originally set to test the drug on 300 people, but due to demand from trial investigators to include more of their patients, the researchers expanded the pool of participants to 350.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • According to the study, the podcast genres that were most frequently hosted by women include true crime, arts, society and culture (which the researchers put into one category), news and education.
    Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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