1
as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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2
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
Turkey’s defense ministry said in January that Turkey had hardened its border with Iran by adding 380 kilometers of concrete walls, 203 optical towers and 43 observation posts.
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Sam McNeil, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
El Nino has been somewhat more frequent than La Nina in past observations, but both phases vary in timing and intensity from one cycle to the next.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Here are some of our reporters’ observations from Houston, Miami, San Juan and Tokyo.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Industries That Commonly Use Fire Watch Services Fire watch monitoring may be used across several industries where safety rules require active observation.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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Sam McNeil, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
El Nino has been somewhat more frequent than La Nina in past observations, but both phases vary in timing and intensity from one cycle to the next.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Here are some of our reporters’ observations from Houston, Miami, San Juan and Tokyo.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Industries That Commonly Use Fire Watch Services Fire watch monitoring may be used across several industries where safety rules require active observation.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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The purpose of an early debate is to help Californians evaluate a still-developing field, not to let academics and media sponsors freeze the race before most people start paying attention.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your careful attention to detail turns tension into workable plans without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The family’s swift removal and return raises questions about ICE’s actions and its agents adherence to policies, the family’s attorneys said in court filings.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Imaging, detection, and environmental monitoring tools The technology is particularly important for situational awareness in environments where human monitoring alone is insufficient due to scale, complexity, or safety risks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The purchase for an undisclosed sum is meant to boost Anduril’s capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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It was geared not for mere compliance with user requests but for sound judgment.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the company partnered with RegScale to integrate cybersecurity platforms that automate compliance monitoring across the US Department of Defense and other federal agencies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Your 12th House of Subtlety wakes as the Moon settles into Aries, inviting gentle reflection by writing a private note to capture feelings before obligations crowd your day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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The San Jose Sharks missed an opportunity Tuesday to finish a cross-continent road trip on a positive note and make up some ground in their bid for a playoff spot.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Faith observances during historic milestones Trump isn’t the only president to discuss religion during a major milestone celebration.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Today, the global observance celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while also lobbying for greater gender parity.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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The spa menu also includes classic Thai massages, mud wraps, and herbal compress rub-downs for quick fix-ups or multi-day retreat programs that focus on body detoxification, mindfulness, or self-love.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The luxury wellness retreat is known for its rigorous, multi-day programs centered on hiking, nutrition, and mindfulness.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The top Democrat in the House said his caucus is open to discussions about federal tax conformity, which Republicans say is a top priority to lower taxes.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Even the Catholic Church has had it up to their scapulars with beauty conformity.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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