KEEPING AN EYE ON Synonyms: 30 Similar Words

keeping an eye on

phrase

present participle of keep an eye on

as in monitoring

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 keeping an eye on Adjusting the temperature shouldn't require the driver to navigate digital menus while keeping an eye on traffic. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Blood tests and physical exams abound in midlife, but for brain aging, there are three biomarkers Tucker recommends keeping an eye on. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026 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 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 However, a game worth keeping an eye on is between the Broncos and Chargers. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 And a fall breeze isn’t all there is, a tropical storm will help squeeze out some raindrops worth keeping an eye on into early next week. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The district is keeping an eye on enrollment and attendance and is already working on projections for 2027-2028. — Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Keeping an eye on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20an%20eye%20on. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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