Synonyms of surveil

surveil

verb

as in to monitor

Related Words

• monitor
• spy
• snoop
• tap
• wiretap
• hear
• bug
• attend
• hearken
• heed
• overhear
• mind
• eavesdrop (on)
• listen in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of surveil

And yet in the early years of the 21st century, in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, FISA would be expanded and used to surveil the activities of millions of Americans without their knowledge. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026

Flock cameras have become the latest cultural flash point over the past several weeks as fears grow over their use to surveil the public. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026

But reports of misuse by law enforcement, along with anxiety over the technology’s ability to surveil ordinary people, has led to protests and prompted some cities to end their contracts with the company. — New York Times, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

The Electronic Frontier Foundation found in a public records search that ALPR data was used to verify student residency requirements, investigate noise complaints, do background checks, and surveil protesters, immigrants, and more. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2026