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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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
Heavy dust and grime accumulation was observed on the fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 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
Matti Friedman, a former Associated Press reporter in the Middle East, has observed that in the conflicts embroiling Israel and diaspora Jewry, many major Western media institutions have recast themselves as participants instead of observers.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
In the statement, city officials also said that a minute of silence would be observed on Friday, May 12, at noon in the square.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
In upper watershed areas, where land use transitions from open space to urban zones, scientists also observed greater short-term variability this year, likely linked to urban runoff and possible localized post-fire impacts from the 2025 Eaton Fire.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
And as Amber Raiken of The Independent observed, remarks like these tank author morale in a moment when many human book-writers are terrified for their livelihoods.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
In North America, auroras are typically best observed in March and November, for reasons scientists still don't fully understand.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 16 May 2026
The problem, Gottman observed, is that most couples’ Love Maps stop updating after the early years.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 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
Matti Friedman, a former Associated Press reporter in the Middle East, has observed that in the conflicts embroiling Israel and diaspora Jewry, many major Western media institutions have recast themselves as participants instead of observers.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
In the statement, city officials also said that a minute of silence would be observed on Friday, May 12, at noon in the square.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
In upper watershed areas, where land use transitions from open space to urban zones, scientists also observed greater short-term variability this year, likely linked to urban runoff and possible localized post-fire impacts from the 2025 Eaton Fire.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
And as Amber Raiken of The Independent observed, remarks like these tank author morale in a moment when many human book-writers are terrified for their livelihoods.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
In North America, auroras are typically best observed in March and November, for reasons scientists still don't fully understand.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 16 May 2026
The problem, Gottman observed, is that most couples’ Love Maps stop updating after the early years.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Jasper County is Newton County’s primary backup, followed by White County.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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That was followed by a pair of walks to load the bases with no outs.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The fund has raised more than $2 million and has celebrated the birth of 111 babies.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Flender, who has shared her support for her son over the years, celebrated Chalamet's Critics' Choice win for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme in January.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Videos of the Saturday night melee at a Chipotle in the Navy Yard neighborhood showed youths throwing punches and chairs as patrons watched in fear.—
Steve Thompson,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Her search reflected her belief in the power of curiosity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Politically, the industry was equal parts liberal and libertarian, and was perhaps best reflected by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, created to protect the denizens of cyberspace from an overreaching government.—
Jonathan Weber,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Authorities reportedly fined him €500, or roughly $580 — and banned him from returning to the site, the outlet noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 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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The team commemorated the day with Willie’s son, Michael Mays, throwing a ceremonial first pitch to Cleon Jones, Willie’s former teammate, prior to the first pitch of the Mets’ series finale against the Detroit Tigers.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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During the Battle of Britain, the skies above the property formed part of the aerial front line, a history that is commemorated today with a plaque installed on the grounds.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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“Observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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