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
Dua Anjum, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Most areas in Horry County are currently under a moderate or severe drought, according to the US drought monitor.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
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Verb
This involves scoping out and analyzing where to do fuel reduction, and monitoring smoke after lightning strikes and at campgrounds.
—Dua Anjum, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
There are many reasons for wanting a big screen on a laptop, namely, the ability to operate without the need for a secondary monitor.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Most areas in Horry County are currently under a moderate or severe drought, according to the US drought monitor.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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Fans will get to see Ariana Grande's take on the number in a reprise in Wicked: For Good, which hits theaters on Nov. 21, but for now, fans can watch Erivo's version on Peacock, where Wicked is currently streaming.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Only Hulu subscribers can watch the film on the platform.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some observers may question whether employing AI to scrutinize podcasts might edge into surveillance or the policing of content creators.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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As both participant and observer, like its protagonist, the film contends with many shades of anguish, in a story about an extended Zambian family mourning the death of a man known to all as Uncle Fred, writes Tribune film critic Michael Phillips.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, not all insurance companies cover the testing.—
Ellen Matloff,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Since the sun is never fully covered, viewers must always look at a partial solar eclipse while wearing protective glasses.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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