keep an eye on

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Definition of keep an eye onnext
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 For a taste—or for those who are seeking something more casual—keep an eye on Auguste Escoffier’s cooking class options. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 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 With the film business scrambling to find the next Curry Barker or Kane Parsons, head of programming Evrim Ersoy says the industry is keeping an eye on the shorts blocks that play at the Los Feliz Theater. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 Test drive the car and keep an eye on the electrical systems. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 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 Oct. 2026.

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