1
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
An entire mission directing six blasts against three Russian frontline targets in eastern Ukraine will involve no Ukrainian troops on the ground, the battle instead directed from gamer chairs, observed from reconnaissance drones above, run over dedicated livestreams.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Bia observed Italy’s divergence from France since the two countries met in the 2006 World Cup final.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Response efforts at Bunia’s Rwampara and General hospitals appear more organized, with additional staff, protective gear and medical supplies, though patients continue arriving around the clock, a reporter from the Associated Press observed Friday.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The gravitational effects of the two galaxies’ proximity are already being observed.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 May 2026
Before then, Sweden’s security services had mostly observed reconnaissance for potential attacks, intelligence gathering or activity linked to cybercriminals.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Mario Tama | Getty Images The higher need for food assistance that Call and other experts have observed comes amid increases in food and energy costs and follows the 2025 federal government shutdown, which caused a temporary lapse in food assistance in the fall.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Live cockroaches were observed going under the 7-Up beverage cooler.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Mourning in Shiʿi Islam The 10th of Muharram is observed as Ashura, from the Arabic for ten (عشر, ʿashr).
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Bia observed Italy’s divergence from France since the two countries met in the 2006 World Cup final.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Response efforts at Bunia’s Rwampara and General hospitals appear more organized, with additional staff, protective gear and medical supplies, though patients continue arriving around the clock, a reporter from the Associated Press observed Friday.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The gravitational effects of the two galaxies’ proximity are already being observed.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 May 2026
Before then, Sweden’s security services had mostly observed reconnaissance for potential attacks, intelligence gathering or activity linked to cybercriminals.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Mario Tama | Getty Images The higher need for food assistance that Call and other experts have observed comes amid increases in food and energy costs and follows the 2025 federal government shutdown, which caused a temporary lapse in food assistance in the fall.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Live cockroaches were observed going under the 7-Up beverage cooler.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Mourning in Shiʿi Islam The 10th of Muharram is observed as Ashura, from the Arabic for ten (عشر, ʿashr).
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Center fielder Jack Ryan followed and was 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Jorden Wells ran the first leg and was followed by Benjamin Harris, Kamil Pelovello and Robert Gardner.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Tens of thousands of fans spontaneously celebrated in the streets around the Emirates Stadium, despite no game even being played at the arena.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The fast casual chain celebrated the moment with a social post that chronicled the card's journey from Los Angeles to New York City's Madison Square Garden.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The rules for when games can be watched from the beginning on Prime differ depending on whether the game is exclusive to Prime, airing on another national broadcaster, or only being carried locally and on League Pass—as one 20-plus-comment Reddit discussion detailed.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
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In April, as both sides of the Atlantic watched on, the king and queen carried out their first state visit to the United States as monarchs.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz have kept oil markets on edge, even if prices have not yet fully reflected worst-case scenarios.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller suggested the visible tension reflected a team struggling to find answers during a difficult stretch.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Among those who noticed was Land O' Lakes, which reached out with a surprise package for the birthday girl.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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According to the probable cause statement, Kirkpatrick, the witness and the victim were in the residence’s master bedroom when the victim noticed Kirkpatrick had allegedly taken his keys, wallet and cellphone, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The look is brighter and more elegant, but noted chef Fulvio Pierangelini’s fresh, modern Tuscan cuisine—which showcases the local seasonal bounty— is as good as ever.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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However, the report noted that all 10 cities were still considered more affordable than Los Angeles, with some by a wide margin.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Paradoxes and Doubt The late 1800s were a time of paradoxes and doubt, the result of mathematicians beginning to search for cohesive ideas about what rules the mathematical universe obeyed.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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The direction – which was visibly obeyed – is nothing new for repeat attendees of Welch’s shows, who have endured the agony of a phone-free hand for two minutes.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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On its walls are commemorated more than 72,000 British soldiers still missing from the war cemeteries that dot the landscape of the Somme valley, 72,000 people whose bodies were never identified from the carnage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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In his debut Métiers d’Art collection for Chanel, presented last December, creative director Matthieu Blazy commemorated the collaboration by printing a coat with the poster for the film.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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