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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
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
Five Iranian supertankers loaded with oil were observed departing the region on Friday, the analysts said.
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Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Researchers observed another significant improvement in the material’s structure.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
However, climate change alone doesn’t seem to explain the sudden doubling of tornado numbers in Illinois over the last four years, or the state’s current count compared with others, especially given that planetary warming has been observed as a long-term trend since the mid-20th century.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Advertisement Even so, many Black Americans have observed June 19 for generations.
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Chantelle Lee,
Time,
19 June 2026
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed annually, every June, to promote brain and cognitive health initiatives, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative measures, and encourage research participation to learn about early detection.
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Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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
Five Iranian supertankers loaded with oil were observed departing the region on Friday, the analysts said.
—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Researchers observed another significant improvement in the material’s structure.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
However, climate change alone doesn’t seem to explain the sudden doubling of tornado numbers in Illinois over the last four years, or the state’s current count compared with others, especially given that planetary warming has been observed as a long-term trend since the mid-20th century.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Advertisement Even so, many Black Americans have observed June 19 for generations.
—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
19 June 2026
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed annually, every June, to promote brain and cognitive health initiatives, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative measures, and encourage research participation to learn about early detection.
—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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The Dream followed with a 113-96 win over the Fever at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, a game in which Clark again led Indiana with 26 points.
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What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.
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In a city celebrated for artworks that have survived for centuries, this installation was very nearly too transient.
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On Sunday, after Scotland won against Haiti in their first World Cup game, Scottish fans celebrated drinking so much beer that some Boston bars ran out.
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Experts and operators in the adventure tourism industry watched in horror as a video went viral of a young woman in Brazil plunging to her death this month.
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Jurors also watched body camera video from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials who first responded to the scene of the crash, heard from law enforcement and good Samaritans who helped and saw the boat involved in the crash in person.
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In a recent interview with Variety, White reflected on the role and shared about his own use of social media and his desire to return to an analog lifestyle—especially for the sake of his daughters.
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That essence is slimy, stinky and unrelenting, as reflected in the mass of algae that infests the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
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This market opportunity has now been embraced by a team of a16z partners that has extensive experience in networking and infrastructure automation, which indicates that the challenge is being noticed.
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And each time, Wacha noticed a desire within Lugo to keep pitching at the highest level.
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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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