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
Erin Burnett, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Companies often rely on advanced security systems to monitor threats and protect communications, while everyday users are left with far fewer protections in similar environments.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 12 May 2026
As part of her release conditions, Garcia was ordered not to drive, placed on house arrest with an ankle monitor and required to submit to random drug testing.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Verb
Two other passengers are being monitored at Emory University in Atlanta.
—Erin Burnett, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Companies often rely on advanced security systems to monitor threats and protect communications, while everyday users are left with far fewer protections in similar environments.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Noun
One monitor shows guitarist Jonny Greenwood manipulating a strange electronic device exuding tangled wires; another loops footage of a burning building.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 12 May 2026
As part of her release conditions, Garcia was ordered not to drive, placed on house arrest with an ankle monitor and required to submit to random drug testing.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Verb
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For a closer look, ask the concierge to arrange a whale-watching boat ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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As the performers take the stage for the glitzy grand final on Saturday, many watching will hope the controversy of the run-up is left well behind.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Noun
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For a few fleeting minutes, observers inside the moon’s dark central shadow — the umbra — will see the sun completely covered, revealing the spectacular solar corona and plunging landscapes into an eerie twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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That the government is spending more on tourism while Cubans go without basics shows how far the Communist revolution has devolved, observers say.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Pour in an additional 4 cups water (chicken should be covered; if not, add more water).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Designers were clever enough to install a series of waterfalls that spill into the pool to cover up traffic noise from the pool’s location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Monitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monitor. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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