KEEPS AN EYE ON Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

keeps an eye on

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present tense third-person singular of keep an eye on

as in monitors

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 keeps an eye on The Recording Academy keeps an eye on the number of entries in each category. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025

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

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