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
Before the game began, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
When Neal arrived in Mexico City, he was selected for secondary screening by Mexican border authorities, who observed images on his phone that constituted child pornography, the complaint states.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Heavy grease and debris accumulation was observed on the floor below, at the wall behind and plumbing of the main cook’s line equipment, on the floor in between the kitchen upright cooler and on the plumbing leading into the front floor sink.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Similar-strength gravitational waves have been observed before.
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Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that processing power doubles every two years whilst almost halving in cost.
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Authorities said officers observed suspects involved in another vehicle burglary inside a parking garage near Chinatown.
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Bay City News,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
The Geese Police will provide monthly reports documenting patrol times and the number of geese observed during each visit.
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Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The agency said no significant levels of toxic metals were observed.
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Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
When Neal arrived in Mexico City, he was selected for secondary screening by Mexican border authorities, who observed images on his phone that constituted child pornography, the complaint states.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Heavy grease and debris accumulation was observed on the floor below, at the wall behind and plumbing of the main cook’s line equipment, on the floor in between the kitchen upright cooler and on the plumbing leading into the front floor sink.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Similar-strength gravitational waves have been observed before.
—
Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that processing power doubles every two years whilst almost halving in cost.
—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Authorities said officers observed suspects involved in another vehicle burglary inside a parking garage near Chinatown.
—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
The Geese Police will provide monthly reports documenting patrol times and the number of geese observed during each visit.
—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The agency said no significant levels of toxic metals were observed.
—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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Sonoma, long celebrated for wine, has emerged as a premier food destination.
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She was also celebrated with a career-spanning tribute featuring many of the artists who have followed in her wake.
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Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.
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The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.
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The shift is reflected in Likud’s messaging, which has begun treating Eisenkot as Netanyahu’s primary rival after previously focusing on Bennett.
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Last summer, Chicago saw the launch of a new Jewish high school within city limits, a project that some parents said reflected growing demand for Jewish education amid allegations of antisemitism in the city’s private and public schools.
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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As her cabin took on water, Chloe Childress had obeyed Camp Mystic’s one directive to shelter in place.
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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.
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In the weeks since, Indian media has reported several student suicides allegedly linked to the immense pressure of the exams, which Dipke and his supporters commemorated this week by lighting candles.
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Held along the 6300 block of Germantown Avenue outside the Johnson House Historic Site, the free event commemorated Juneteenth with live music, vendors, food, children's activities and community engagement.
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