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
After a moment of silence was observed, Wilson's name was read, prompting supportive cheering and applause from the audience.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The inspector also observed mouse droppings in multiple areas of the kitchen, like behind the grease trap and on dry storage shelves.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 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
Scientists have only ever observed three such interstellar objects — asteroids and comets that were ejected from other stars and fired into our vicinity — giving us insight into material from other solar systems.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
The city asks residents reporting violations to provide the location, date, time and type of activity observed.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 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
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The inspector also observed mouse droppings in multiple areas of the kitchen, like behind the grease trap and on dry storage shelves.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 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
Scientists have only ever observed three such interstellar objects — asteroids and comets that were ejected from other stars and fired into our vicinity — giving us insight into material from other solar systems.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
The city asks residents reporting violations to provide the location, date, time and type of activity observed.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Rojas followed with a single on a hit-and-run to send Rizzo to third, and then sophomore Ander Elorriaga executed a perfect squeeze bunt on a 2-2 delivery by Aiden Carey to score Rizzo.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Salah’s comments followed a limp 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday that increased criticism of Slot and questions about his future in the job.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This year's issue was celebrated with an exclusive party held at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, and included appearances from many big names, including three out of the four 2026 cover girls, Tiffany Haddish, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In real life, Roth watched the world adapt to the pandemic and felt inspired to write about how panic threads itself into the fabric of society.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Milner watched his son, Hoby, toss a scoreless relief appearance for the Chicago Cubs during a win against the Tampa Bay Rays in a full-circle moment for the family.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The audience in Newark reflected this diverse age range, with toddlers, grandmothers, and everyone in between in attendance.—
Danny Hajjar,
Rolling Stone,
12 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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Connecticut is a part of a deregulated regional electrical grid, and Nicola noted that electricity is bought and sold on the open market, leaving the risks of building new plants to private companies.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Police on the scene noted that after firing those fatal shots, Myers stood by the body and made no attempt to perform life-saving measures.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
11 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 18 May. 2026.
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