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as in followed
to act according to the commands of
you must observe all the rules of this school, not simply the ones that meet with your personal approval
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as in celebrated
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
a time when few people in New England observed Christmas
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as in watched
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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as in reflected
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she observed that the weather had changed again
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as in noted
to take notice of and be guided by
generally observes the suggestions of the experts regarding baby care
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Recent Examples of observed
In Rome, Pope Leo XIV observed the first Good Friday of his papacy by carrying a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
This visual story captures solemn moments of faith, tradition and community as worshippers publicly observed one of Christianity’s most sacred Holy Week rituals.
—Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Curry was observed, by Billups-Taylor, to be breathing normally the entire time this episode, according to the officers’ narrative of what happened.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Of course, many heading into those master’s degrees often majored in the same fields in undergraduate degrees, which already have high average annual earnings, explaining the marginal gains observed in the study.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
One reason extra dimensions have not been observed is that the energy required to probe them is far beyond current technology.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The article also said that, comparing babies fed the liquid with those fed the powder, the study observed no difference in the incidence of NEC.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Balmoral is famously informal by royal standards, but there are still schedules and rhythms that are observed.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
This visual story captures solemn moments of faith, tradition and community as worshippers publicly observed one of Christianity’s most sacred Holy Week rituals.
—Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Curry was observed, by Billups-Taylor, to be breathing normally the entire time this episode, according to the officers’ narrative of what happened.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Of course, many heading into those master’s degrees often majored in the same fields in undergraduate degrees, which already have high average annual earnings, explaining the marginal gains observed in the study.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
One reason extra dimensions have not been observed is that the energy required to probe them is far beyond current technology.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The article also said that, comparing babies fed the liquid with those fed the powder, the study observed no difference in the incidence of NEC.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Balmoral is famously informal by royal standards, but there are still schedules and rhythms that are observed.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Rocker got off to a rocky start in the first inning after a ball slipped past the glove of Josh Jung, followed by a wild pitch, which put a runner in scoring position with only one out, before back-to-back singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart netted the Reds their first two runs of the game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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UConn started the game 7-for-13 from the field and went up by nine with a dunk from Reed that followed the first of two 3-pointers from Jayden Ross.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the Texas Rangers celebrated Opening Day, another issue drew attention off the field, causing backlash for the organization.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Easter is typically celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon, on or after the vernal, according to previous USA TODAY reporting, which can fall anywhere from March 22 to April 25.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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May watched, jaw clenched, arms crossed, eyes glassy.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Soon afterward, the board made its decision to fire Altman—and then the world watched as Altman reversed it.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That is also reflected in the latest analysis of the bill by senate staff, which includes possible new wording focusing only on the assessment and not on establishing a new policy to bring back grizzlies.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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About half of that price tag was reflected in the Senate’s budget proposal.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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It has been widely expected since Lam’s reelection as Communist Party head in January, when observers noted that his consolidation of party authority positioned him to assume the presidency as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Both Barringer and Houri noted that the proposals are in the early stages and would still need to work their way through the American legislative process.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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And all the adults obeyed the eldest daughter.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Four of the five occupants obeyed the officers’ commands and got out of the car, the release states.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mohammad Hossein Fahmideh, a 13-year-old Basij soldier who destroyed an Iraqi tank by throwing himself under it and detonating a grenade belt, is widely commemorated as a hero by the government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, the brand also commemorated NASA’s Artemis I Mission with the Artemis Moon Doughnut, in addition to offering doughnuts during multiple supermoons and total solar eclipses over the years.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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