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monitors

  • plural
    of monitor.
    monitor
    noun
    (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
  • present tense form
    of monitor (3rd person singular).
    monitor
    noun
    (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.

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The mixed reactions came as Vanda Research, which monitors activity from individual retail investors, reported that individual stock sales from this group hit one of the highest levels since March 2020.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

A thousand federal election monitors caused little fuss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

UN human rights monitors said Russia had used "powerful aerial glide bombs" in the strike.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

It’s routine for DOJ monitors to watch over polling places, and the agency has assured states that, in the midterms, its observers will follow the law and not interfere with voting or election administration.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026

Then she could watch me like the NSA monitors Verizon customers.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan