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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitor
Verb
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Both the season premiere and the second episode will be able to watch, per Forbes.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Peacock no longer offers a free streaming option, and the only way to watch NBC and Bravo series and select NFL games live is with the Premium or Premium Plus plans.—
Erin Lassner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gastelum rallied in the fourth frame, and briefly rocked Adesanya late in the round with a head kick that left many observers wondering if the upcoming fifth round would be a winner-takes-all affair.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Suddenly, as if some omniscient observer had pressed play, the scene roared to life.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The bottle was reportedly covered in blood and located a few feet from the Nissan, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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These go to the universities and research institutes, covering the costs of providing and maintaining the lab space, heat and electricity, administrative and HR functions, and more.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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