KEEPING AN EYE ON Synonyms: 30 Similar Words

keeping an eye on

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present participle of keep an eye on

as in monitoring

to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose Can you keep an eye on the biscuits so they don't burn?

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Recent Examples of keeping an eye on González recommends deleting it immediately, running a security scan, keeping an eye on your transactions, and reporting the incident to your local consumer protection office or the police. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

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“Keeping an eye on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20an%20eye%20on. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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