as in to watch
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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as in observer
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Recent Examples of monitor
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
This subscription also gives you access to parental control tools that help manage and monitor your children's online activities, keeping them safe from harmful content.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The introduction of the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) made that unnecessary.
—Kff Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
At the same time, 30 dogs who remained at the shelter were also monitored.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
This subscription also gives you access to parental control tools that help manage and monitor your children's online activities, keeping them safe from harmful content.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
Moments later, his immigration GPS ankle monitor began to alarm.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The introduction of the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) made that unnecessary.
—Kff Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Given the area’s proximity to Missouri, she’s also watched as voters there struggled with more limited access to early and mail-in voting.—
Jonathan Shorman and,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Best Hair Oils for Fine Hair, According to Editors Now, watch Tate McRae walk through her glowy makeup routine: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2025
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Friday’s hearing attracted dozens of supporters and observers – a reflection of public fascination with the killing and Mangione himself.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Think of the Turing test: If an observer can’t tell whether a response is human-generated or machine-generated, then the machine can be said to exhibit intelligence.—
David Galef,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The high-voltage battery recall covers certain 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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This document should cover equity distribution, decision-making processes, conflict resolution mechanisms, and exit strategies.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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