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
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Both Provide Vitamins and Minerals How fruits affect blood sugar is important for those closely monitoring their levels.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Importantly, the monitor is covered by Acer’s three-year warranty that protects against burn-in under normal circumstances.
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Cameron Faulkner,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
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Verb
Such violence is incredibly unusual in Monaco, which is half the size of Central Park but has 556 police officers and 1,387 CCTV cameras monitoring the area.
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Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Both Provide Vitamins and Minerals How fruits affect blood sugar is important for those closely monitoring their levels.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Noun
Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Importantly, the monitor is covered by Acer’s three-year warranty that protects against burn-in under normal circumstances.
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Cameron Faulkner,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
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San Clemente, San Juan Hills, Huntington Beach, Downey and Carson are the teams to watch.
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Viewers can watch on ABC, ABC News Live, the ESPN App, Freeform, FX and National Geographic.
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His game-calling drew consistent criticism from fans and media observers.
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This development is often overlooked because many Western observers continue to see China’s space program as a purely state-run enterprise.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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