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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
In certain mammals like horses, antelopes, and cows, researchers observed dental patterns similar to those found in adult Maiasaura.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Lava bursts were also observed overnight from a monitoring post near the volcano.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
On May 1, Maryland observed Fallen Heroes Day, a solemn reminder of the extraordinary sacrifice made by the men and women who answer the call to serve others.
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Corey observed the Amazon representatives smirked when residents spoke.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Shredded cheddar cheese was observed out of proper holding temperature.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence, the team surveyed over 83 million stars that were observed during TESS' first year of observations.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
When the electromagnetic field was switched on, however, the researchers observed a halt in division, though the cells continued to increase in length, in some instances becoming 300 times longer than usual.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Powdery mildew is most often observed on roses grown in shady conditions or poor air circulation.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Lava bursts were also observed overnight from a monitoring post near the volcano.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
On May 1, Maryland observed Fallen Heroes Day, a solemn reminder of the extraordinary sacrifice made by the men and women who answer the call to serve others.
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Corey observed the Amazon representatives smirked when residents spoke.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Shredded cheddar cheese was observed out of proper holding temperature.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence, the team surveyed over 83 million stars that were observed during TESS' first year of observations.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
When the electromagnetic field was switched on, however, the researchers observed a halt in division, though the cells continued to increase in length, in some instances becoming 300 times longer than usual.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Powdery mildew is most often observed on roses grown in shady conditions or poor air circulation.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Being separated from her parents as a baby was an unhealed sorrow for Heidi, and her anguish followed her into the messy intimacy of family life.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Albies and Olson followed with consecutive two-run singles.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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That show, the 2022 Berlin Biennale, was celebrated in some corners for its emphasis on artists of the Global South.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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London celebrated David Attenborough’s centenary on Friday, with the highlight being a special BBC broadcast evening event at the Royal Albert Hall in the British capital dedicated to the work of the legendary English broadcaster, natural historian and conservationist.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Residents have watched city government make promises, spend money and deliver very little to show for it.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The decision reflected a common pattern in China's technology sector, where startups establish offshore corporate structures to access global capital and reassure foreign investors, and sometimes soften regulatory scrutiny while maintaining engineering talent and intellectual ties to the mainland.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Karres’ lasting influence is reflected in the tributes and memories people have posted online over the past few days as word of his death spread.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Gap noted that Doris Fisher’s influence extended beyond merchandising and store design.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 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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In November 2023, Natan, founded by Edouard Vermeulen, commemorated its 40th anniversary with an exhibition in Brussels and a special book.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Long a Star Wars fan and having commemorated more than a few May The 4ths in and out of the White House, Obama posted another video with Hamill today tapping into the same vein.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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“Observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observed. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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