as in watches
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 monitors
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The test monitors treatment response and cancer recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA, giving physicians real-time insights into treatment effectiveness.
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Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
One of the eaglets of the famous Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, took a tumble on June 28, though the preservation group that monitors the family said that the young bird is likely doing well.
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James Powel,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Greece is looking to the heavens for help, with a dedicated satellite constellation that monitors for fires.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Horrell said such data has too many variables and is not ready to guide how the district monitors water use.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
The cargo vessel was struck on its starboard side by an unknown projectile, damaging the bridge, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which monitors marine traffic in the region.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
For electric cars, this software monitors battery temperature, health and power distribution to maximize range and controls brake regeneration.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Best air quality monitors This monitor detects radon, carbon dioxide, VOCs, humidity, temperature and atmospheric pressure, giving you a broad understanding of the quality of the air in your home.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
At the First Look event, Samsung also showed its latest monitors, including the Odyssey 3D 6K gaming monitor and 130-inch Quantum MicroLED TV.
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Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Arzopa Portable Monitor After testing several monitors, our team chose this one as the best overall portable monitor.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Instead of forcing business owners to constantly upload mountains of paper invoices or rigid bank statements, Magellan monitors the real-time transactions flowing directly through its platform.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The test monitors treatment response and cancer recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA, giving physicians real-time insights into treatment effectiveness.
—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
One of the eaglets of the famous Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, took a tumble on June 28, though the preservation group that monitors the family said that the young bird is likely doing well.
—
James Powel,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Greece is looking to the heavens for help, with a dedicated satellite constellation that monitors for fires.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Horrell said such data has too many variables and is not ready to guide how the district monitors water use.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
The cargo vessel was struck on its starboard side by an unknown projectile, damaging the bridge, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which monitors marine traffic in the region.
—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
For electric cars, this software monitors battery temperature, health and power distribution to maximize range and controls brake regeneration.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Noun
According to the zoo’s Facebook post, black throat monitors are one of the longest monitor species in the world and can grow up to 7 feet long.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Best air quality monitors This monitor detects radon, carbon dioxide, VOCs, humidity, temperature and atmospheric pressure, giving you a broad understanding of the quality of the air in your home.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
At the First Look event, Samsung also showed its latest monitors, including the Odyssey 3D 6K gaming monitor and 130-inch Quantum MicroLED TV.
—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Arzopa Portable Monitor After testing several monitors, our team chose this one as the best overall portable monitor.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monitors
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As Joe continues alone, Angela watches him with tears in her eyes before resting her head on his shoulder.
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Howitt watches players for signs of issues with mechanics and ensures targets for training loads are being met.
Noun
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Sky observers say the Fourth of July is when the shortening of days becomes noticeably more rapid.
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Diarists and observers, including hymn writer John Newton and militia officers, often treated the event as an omen reflecting the gravity of the Revolution.
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters.
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The partnership covers low-power DRAM (LPDRAM), NOR flash memory, and Universal Flash Storage (UFS) NAND products.
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Georgetown researchers analyzed health insurer filings in nine states and Washington, DC.
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Technology has come a long way since the dinosaur tail bone was first found, allowing researchers to peer inside bones and gain even more detailed information about ancient creatures.
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