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
David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
In the fray of its last weeks, owner Michael Taix monitors the line, helps seat guests and even jumps behind the bar to mix cocktails.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The number of antisemitic incidents reached record levels in 2023, according to Community Security Trust (CST), a charity that monitors incidents.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Zillow allegedly monitors agent communications and penalizes those who recommend outside lenders.
—New York Daily News, 21 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.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Cataloochee Ranch, along with its sister property The Swag, has recently been designated a DarkSky Approved Lodge by DarkSky International, a non-profit that monitors the quality of night skies.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Our top Identity Theft Protection recommendation monitors credit activity, financial accounts and dark web marketplaces for signs your identity is being misused.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important Around 400 oil tankers holding 200 million barrels of oil are among the roughly 700 ships at a standstill in the region, according to Matt Smith, who monitors ship activity for Kpler, which tracks global trade and shipping.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 15 Mar. 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
According to the Closing Line, a substack that monitors prediction markets, 91 percent of all of Kalshi’s trading volume is on sports, however entertainment is a rapidly growing share of the pie.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
In the fray of its last weeks, owner Michael Taix monitors the line, helps seat guests and even jumps behind the bar to mix cocktails.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The number of antisemitic incidents reached record levels in 2023, according to Community Security Trust (CST), a charity that monitors incidents.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Zillow allegedly monitors agent communications and penalizes those who recommend outside lenders.
—New York Daily News, 21 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.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Cataloochee Ranch, along with its sister property The Swag, has recently been designated a DarkSky Approved Lodge by DarkSky International, a non-profit that monitors the quality of night skies.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Our top Identity Theft Protection recommendation monitors credit activity, financial accounts and dark web marketplaces for signs your identity is being misused.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important Around 400 oil tankers holding 200 million barrels of oil are among the roughly 700 ships at a standstill in the region, according to Matt Smith, who monitors ship activity for Kpler, which tracks global trade and shipping.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 15 Mar. 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
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Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.—
Avani Kumar,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the crowd watches, a surf coach makes a split-second choice.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, attempts to muffle criticism have backfired, some observers believe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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All that instability, observers and advocates say, make the presence of outside observers even more important.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The district covers much of the Texas-Mexico border.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2017, Abbott exchanged a series of messages with researchers at the Johns Hopkins University about a study on how the composition of infant formula might affect NEC in mice.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cybersecurity researchers at Halcyon recently published the findings of another recent cyberattack targeting a health care company.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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