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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2
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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3
as in watched
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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4
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
For those not familiar with his poetry, Ondaatje has always observed the world with a balanced mix of delight, awe, and humor, deadly serious about matters of the heart without ever taking himself too seriously.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Designed for kids ages seven and under, its two floors are filled with environments meant to be explored, not observed, such as art studios, water-play areas, and gardens.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
School employees observed a man with a handgun and immediately instituted a lockdown, according to a news release from the Romulus Police Department on Tuesday afternoon.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The trend is part of a broader pattern observed across Japan, where an aging population makes traditional holiday foods like mochi especially hazardous for older adults.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
However, the effect was observed only during the study, and further research is needed to confirm it.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
On the snowy day of CBS News Colorado's visit, Rick Williams observed the buffalo herd at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Essentially, the team observed the birth of NOAA 13664 on April 16, 2024.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
In the study, a hybrid autonomous underwater vehicle (HAUV) recorded a high-resolution video and bathymetric data of 21 circular formations that looked eerily similar to those observed near Japan.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Designed for kids ages seven and under, its two floors are filled with environments meant to be explored, not observed, such as art studios, water-play areas, and gardens.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
School employees observed a man with a handgun and immediately instituted a lockdown, according to a news release from the Romulus Police Department on Tuesday afternoon.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The trend is part of a broader pattern observed across Japan, where an aging population makes traditional holiday foods like mochi especially hazardous for older adults.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
However, the effect was observed only during the study, and further research is needed to confirm it.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
On the snowy day of CBS News Colorado's visit, Rick Williams observed the buffalo herd at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Essentially, the team observed the birth of NOAA 13664 on April 16, 2024.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
In the study, a hybrid autonomous underwater vehicle (HAUV) recorded a high-resolution video and bathymetric data of 21 circular formations that looked eerily similar to those observed near Japan.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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The project will be the next phase of the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD), a virtual museum that celebrated its 10th anniversary in December at a gala at the Lyric Theater.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This past October, Parker celebrated her son James Wilkie's 23rd birthday with a video on Instagram.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported Season 1 & shared their stories with me.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the time there were only two TV channels, so a huge portion of the population watched whatever was on.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later in the day, Patrick reflected on the moment officers charged into demonstrators.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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O’Brien spoke at the Oxford Union earlier this week and reflected on how the ire around the current administration has resulted in less laughs and too much fury.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Jan. 2026
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But when testing the bespoke shots in animals, Grippin noticed that even the placebo shots — which contained mRNA entirely unrelated to the cancer — also activated the immune system to kill tumors.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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And it certainly can be noticed, both in its abundance, and in the case of the Warriors’ 129-104 shellacking on Friday night at the hands of the Nuggets in an Emirates Cup group stage matchup, in its absence.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hegseth gave an unlawful order, and, unfortunately, people in the military obeyed it.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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When the bell rang in Beaver Falls, where elementary, middle and high schools all occupy the main drag, KDKA Investigates found a diligent crossing guard at one intersection with four-way stops and drivers who mostly obeyed the school zone speed limit displayed with flashing lights.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Iman commemorated the event in a second Instagram post with snippets of the pair during their wedding ceremony at St James' Episcopal Church in Florence, Italy, on June 6, 1992.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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One year after two of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history erupted just hours apart, survivors commemorated the day in Altadena and Pacific Palisades with a mixture of anger and somber remembrance.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observed. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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