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 Under the guise of diplomats, members of Iran’s security forces could come to Canada to keep an eye on their Iranian critics abroad, or even to plot terror attacks. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The earnings and economic data calendars may be light, but NYSE insider Jay Woods thinks there are three releases investors should keep an eye on. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 6 July 2026 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 But these reserves remain critically low, and the administration will be keeping an eye on their levels as the clock winds down on the 60-day Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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