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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Recent Examples of monitor
Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 May 2026
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
How to Choose the Right OTC CGM Monitor Picking an OTC CGM monitor isn’t just about brand recognition.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Verb
Users will be able to instruct their agents to rebalance portfolios, monitor investing themes and execute trading strategies.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 May 2026
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
That structure is what turns an over-the-counter glucose monitor from a one-time purchase into an ongoing subscription.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
How to Choose the Right OTC CGM Monitor Picking an OTC CGM monitor isn’t just about brand recognition.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitor
Verb
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And Wrobleski nodded, as if in acceptance, before turning to watch the ball fly over the wall in center field for a solo homer.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As Toomey looked for a seat to watch the race that day at Balboa Stadium, he was spotted by his old cross-country coach at Palo Alto High School, Forrest Jamieson.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Noun
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As these political divides deepen, observers doubt the election’s credibility.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Though the party assembly process isn’t typically representative of the people voting in the full primary election — in which Democrats as well as unaffiliated voters can participate — the event raised eyebrows among political observers.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The idea to create a docu-fiction where a character is inserted into real-life environments to interact with unsuspecting locals came to Ribeiro after spending long periods of time in El Paso as a journalist covering immigration.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Rose does not meet with the independent media that covers the Knicks.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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