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
Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
In early 2025, about $98 billion in projects were blocked or stalled nationwide over a three-month period, according to Data Center Watch, which monitors local opposition.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS), part of the CDC, monitors samples of wastewater (sewage) for viruses and bacteria to detect infection patterns in communities.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
At the center of it all is Xiaomi Pulse, a 360-degree intelligent assistant integrated into the dashboard that continuously monitors the driver's inputs.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Its tracking program known as BladeRunner monitors snow removal equipment (including garbage trucks with plows attached) while a human in a command center — not AI — analyzes the GPS data.
—Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The faculty organized the letter in response to a 158-page report released this month by the AMCHA Initiative, an advocacy organization that monitors antisemitism on college campuses.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
The organization that monitors mosquitoes in the Twin Cities says the area saw the highest number of West Nile virus cases on record last year.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 27 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
The Polar Loop is a simple, screenless fitness-tracking band that monitors your activity, heart rate, and sleep for a reasonable price.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
In early 2025, about $98 billion in projects were blocked or stalled nationwide over a three-month period, according to Data Center Watch, which monitors local opposition.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS), part of the CDC, monitors samples of wastewater (sewage) for viruses and bacteria to detect infection patterns in communities.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
At the center of it all is Xiaomi Pulse, a 360-degree intelligent assistant integrated into the dashboard that continuously monitors the driver's inputs.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Its tracking program known as BladeRunner monitors snow removal equipment (including garbage trucks with plows attached) while a human in a command center — not AI — analyzes the GPS data.
—Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The faculty organized the letter in response to a 158-page report released this month by the AMCHA Initiative, an advocacy organization that monitors antisemitism on college campuses.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
The organization that monitors mosquitoes in the Twin Cities says the area saw the highest number of West Nile virus cases on record last year.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 27 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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His scientist creator, Victor Frankenstein, reluctantly agrees, but at the last moment tears the unfinished mate limb from limb as the creature watches on in horror.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Mid-Credits Scene The mid-credits scene centers on Peter Sarsgaard’s character, Detective Wiles, who watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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At least, that’s all Manning did during the 35-minute practice window opened to the various reporters, cameramen and other interested observers.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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One of the key pieces of evidence came from Bocos’s photographs on iNaturalist, a public biodiversity platform used by wildlife observers worldwide.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bank—which covers Minnesota, Montana, North and South Dakota, as well as parts of Wisconsin and Michigan—issued one of its periodic Beige Book reports on business and economic conditions on Wednesday.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chris Ramirez covers courts for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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After compiling all the measurements, the researchers constructed a full phase diagram of the material.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the faces of early human ancestors is of interest to researchers because their features represent a connection between hominins and their physical and social surroundings, Beaudet said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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