Thesaurus results for KEEP AN EYE ON

keep an eye on

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Definition of keep an eye on

as in monitor

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 keep an eye on The camera also supports troubleshooting and time-lapse recording, extending its usefulness beyond simply keeping an eye on a running print. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 The key level to watch is $600 and gives one a trading set-up that is worth keeping an eye on. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Then keep an eye on your accounts after that free monitoring period ends. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The broad overlapping peaks make the Taurids less about watching on one particular night and more about keeping an eye on the night sky for several weeks. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep an eye on

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“Keep an eye on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20an%20eye%20on. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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