as in watching
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 observation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitoring
Noun
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Researchers claim that further observations of the system might reveal new insights about how our own solar system may have looked in its early days.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025 -
Data, experience, or observation must serve as scaffolding.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Matt Craig is a reporter based in Los Angeles covering the business of Hollywood, entertainment, sports and gaming for Forbes.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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May 13: Chandler Police file search warrant applications for surveillance video from two outdoor cameras in the backyard of the Kiser's home.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Le, who was working toward a PhD in pharmacology, was last seen on surveillance video entering a research building on the university’s sprawling New Haven, Conn., campus, but was never seen leaving.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Experts in business management have noted that companies generally don’t take measures on diversity and climate because of a political stance, but rather as a business decision.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Researchers created a breeding strategy that included monitoring reproductive behavior, strict incubation management and intensive care after birth, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic can confirm that inspectors from La Liga’s stadium supervision committee visited the Camp Nou last Tuesday, but no immediate conclusions were shared.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Introducing any new pet, even of the same species, should be done slowly and under supervision, especially with older animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The transfer of the unused amount is known as portability, though that term isn’t used in the tax code or regulations.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The mayor and his administration should be looking at ways to lower taxes and regulations on businesses and residents.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It has been tagged as a giveaway to rich elites, and the administration is tapping a vice president who grew up poor in Middletown to turn public perception.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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The arrests of two wildland firefighters accused of working illegally in Washington state has sparked a new round of debate over the Trump administration's priorities about wildfires and immigration enforcement.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There's been pushback in recent years as more moms on social media show the chaos and compromise of parenthood, but still, past research suggests moms looking to social media for guidance are often left feeling insecure.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The chipmaker topped Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings per share, but its forward guidance came in only modestly above expectations.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Monitoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitoring. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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