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
His account reveals an author searching for his true self and finding it, amid unceasing toil, in the act of observation.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Some studies have shown that early treatment for CLL does not improve survival rates compared to observation, and that the benefits may not outweigh the risks.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Now, an international team of researchers has combined Solar Orbiter’s NOAA 13664 observations with data from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The next step is to test this idea, something that the team thinks is possible using precise observations from future telescopes of a cosmic fossil called the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), a leftover from an event in the universe shortly after the Big Bang.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Some studies have shown that early treatment for CLL does not improve survival rates compared to observation, and that the benefits may not outweigh the risks.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Now, an international team of researchers has combined Solar Orbiter’s NOAA 13664 observations with data from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The next step is to test this idea, something that the team thinks is possible using precise observations from future telescopes of a cosmic fossil called the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), a leftover from an event in the universe shortly after the Big Bang.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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Microsoft is paying close to attention to the impact of its data centers on local residents.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Play close attention to those quotation marks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Most experts say that the benefits of LED can be observed over time, but only with strict adherence to its protocol.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Learn to maintain situational awareness of what the wind is doing at the muzzle and downrange and tune your windcall accordingly.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
15 Jan. 2026
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These robots feature multimodal perception, intent recognition, integrated vision, force and tactile sensing, and dual-arm collaborative motion planning with safety awareness.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Landlords are responsible for upkeep and compliance.—
Rachel Kim,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gabe Feldman, another Altius consultant, is a law professor at Tulane and the school’s associate provost for NCAA compliance.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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George Washington University also posted a note on X about the night's men’s basketball game between GW and the Davidson Wildcats.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, unlike those reports, the PPI was able to include fuller data for October – only the price-update requests and submissions were delayed, BLS officials wrote in a note accompanying the report.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The concert honors Women’s History Month, Narucki said, adding that Google no longer includes that cultural observance in its online calendar.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Presidents Day is a federal holiday, meaning some governmental entities and businesses will be closed in observance.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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At-home entertaining is also embracing mindfulness and wellness with fully non-alcoholic setups—hosts are curating zero-proof bars with herbal tonics, infused waters, and garnished non-alcoholic cocktails, allowing guests to explore drinks at their own pace while keeping the gathering inclusive.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Simpson, the Republican Senate leader, said his caucus would fight any changes to the state tax code that break with rolling conformity to federal tax policy, as when state leaders preemptively passed a law last year that opted Colorado out of a federal change exempting overtime pay from taxes.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the face of growing conformity, critical thinking skills are needed more than ever.—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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