as in adherences
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 observations
The team relied on computer models, the observations of fish found in nature, and their own creation to come up with a basic theory.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Using modern dating techniques, a joint team of scientists and academics from China, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Wales analyzed pigment samples in a laboratory and compared the findings with observations made at the cave.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Leverage badge data, pulse surveys and reportable observations to paint a picture of how well an existing floor plan meets needs.
—Jill Shedek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
One of Fried’s most pointed observations is that OpenAI’s current governance wasn’t really chosen by anyone.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 June 2026
This is an important insight that will initiate further observations and theory.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Biodiversity monitoring for decades has relied on camera traps, which operate when animals trigger their sensors, and ranger observations.
—Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The influence of lower water pressure and the force of the Atlantic’s waves seemed to explain Expedition M201’s observations.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Her observations align with broader industry trends.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Using modern dating techniques, a joint team of scientists and academics from China, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Wales analyzed pigment samples in a laboratory and compared the findings with observations made at the cave.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Leverage badge data, pulse surveys and reportable observations to paint a picture of how well an existing floor plan meets needs.
—Jill Shedek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
One of Fried’s most pointed observations is that OpenAI’s current governance wasn’t really chosen by anyone.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 June 2026
This is an important insight that will initiate further observations and theory.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Biodiversity monitoring for decades has relied on camera traps, which operate when animals trigger their sensors, and ranger observations.
—Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The influence of lower water pressure and the force of the Atlantic’s waves seemed to explain Expedition M201’s observations.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Her observations align with broader industry trends.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observations
observances
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Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Memorial Day observances were also held at Forest Lawn memorial parks in Covina Hills, Hollywood Hills and Glendale.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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“Observations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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