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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For comfort on the road, a digital suspension system continually monitors and adjusts to road conditions for optimal comfort.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Contributor Terri Williams, AD’s vacuum tester extraordinaire, notes that using this upright vacuum is incredibly intuitive and includes a smart display that monitors the battery life and cleaning solution status.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
Just 22% of employees who used AI for work in the past year report that their employer actively monitors their AI usage.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Someone breaks in, someone jams the signal from the home’s alarm system, someone monitors police radio traffic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
Terry Doss, who co-directs the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute—a state agency that monitors water quality, sea-level rise, and wildlife habitat in the district—is more measured in her assessment than both Marturano or Sheehan.
—Kyra Morris, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
The California Department of Public Health routinely monitors rodent populations for plague bacteria, and surveillance activities in El Dorado County between 2021 and 2024 found a total of 41 rodents, such as ground squirrels or chipmunks, with evidence of exposure to the plague bacterium.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
This includes the Foreign Malign Influence Center, which monitors efforts by foreign entities to influence the American public, and the National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center, which monitors the spread of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Technology also monitors road topography The technology also monitors road topography and conditions and restarts the engine smoothly without driver input.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For comfort on the road, a digital suspension system continually monitors and adjusts to road conditions for optimal comfort.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Contributor Terri Williams, AD’s vacuum tester extraordinaire, notes that using this upright vacuum is incredibly intuitive and includes a smart display that monitors the battery life and cleaning solution status.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
Just 22% of employees who used AI for work in the past year report that their employer actively monitors their AI usage.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Someone breaks in, someone jams the signal from the home’s alarm system, someone monitors police radio traffic.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
Terry Doss, who co-directs the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute—a state agency that monitors water quality, sea-level rise, and wildlife habitat in the district—is more measured in her assessment than both Marturano or Sheehan.
—Kyra Morris, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
The California Department of Public Health routinely monitors rodent populations for plague bacteria, and surveillance activities in El Dorado County between 2021 and 2024 found a total of 41 rodents, such as ground squirrels or chipmunks, with evidence of exposure to the plague bacterium.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
This includes the Foreign Malign Influence Center, which monitors efforts by foreign entities to influence the American public, and the National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center, which monitors the spread of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitors
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Rafael Nadal, who retired last year, wore multiple $1 million Richard Mille watches during his time in the sport.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some observers view this awkward remark as a sign that Israel may eventually shift its position.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armored green train in Beijing on Tuesday, greeted by Chinese officials shaking his hand and leading him down a red carpet, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind him, smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Still, the researchers are optimistic that a small-scale demonstration is within reach.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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First, researchers measured high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in 12,530 healthy American women with none of the classic SMuRFs—hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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