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
Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But the agreement is only for 90 days, so investors will still need to closely monitor the trade talks to ensure a longer-term deal is reached.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 8 May 2025
Any of the ground launch monitors don't care what the height is.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Verb
According to Bullrich, the agency has used the tool to monitor more than 4 million people across 1,328 matches, detecting 1,166 people with arrest warrants and issuing more than 40 resolutions to restrict their entry.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But the agreement is only for 90 days, so investors will still need to closely monitor the trade talks to ensure a longer-term deal is reached.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Noun
The alleged victim told Judge Stanley Rumbaugh that Coots’ ankle monitor has given her peace of mind, The News Tribune reported.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 8 May 2025
Any of the ground launch monitors don't care what the height is.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitor
Verb
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation watched in stunned silence at footage that Trump believed supported his claims that Ramaphosa’s government was turning a blind eye to violence against white Afrikaners.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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At that time, Pelley spoke positively about his first impressions of watching Shanahan and Leafs general manager Brad Treliving work together.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The Indian government has cracked down in areas where Maoist groups are active – an approach that, while appearing to reduce the threat level, has been criticized by some observers as heavy-handed and prone to abuse.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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Roberts, Barrett and Gorsuch are seen as key swing votes Two conservative justices — John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett — are seen by veteran court observers as the most likely swing votes in the birthright citizenship case.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Grant Lancaster covers crime, policing and breaking news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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It would still be covered when prescribed to treat diabetes, according to a Governor’s Office spokesperson.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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