1
as in follows
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 celebrates
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
a time when few people in New England observed Christmas
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3
as in watches
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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4
as in reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in notices
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 notes
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 observes
As the shoot winds down, Köhler observes Maja and Nourou engaging in flirtatious tête-à-têtes barely hidden from view.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
The novel observes that, while the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s was sabotaged by political forces, the omnipresence of mass culture, television, and passive consumption in the Reagan era would also factor heavily into the struggle of subversive political movements to endure.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
As Koestler observes, crying is a signal not just of surrender but of neediness, designed to elicit succor and comfort from sympathizers.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Rosenthal observes that the streamer’s subscriber acquisition and retention strategy favors new shows.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Rather than suddenly replacing the worker with an automatic system, the person observes, interacts with and actively contributes to the implementation of AI in their professional context.
—Cristian Randieri, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Social media, Loria observes, has turbocharged interest in alternative career paths among the Gen Zers that she’s advised.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) observes an exhibition as Presidential Deputy Chief of Staff Sergey Kiriyenko (Kirienko) (R) looks on while visiting the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute Of Experimental Physics on August 22, 2025 in Sarov, Russia.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet (12/12) observes Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and her husband, William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), mourning the death of their only son.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
The novel observes that, while the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s was sabotaged by political forces, the omnipresence of mass culture, television, and passive consumption in the Reagan era would also factor heavily into the struggle of subversive political movements to endure.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
As Koestler observes, crying is a signal not just of surrender but of neediness, designed to elicit succor and comfort from sympathizers.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Rosenthal observes that the streamer’s subscriber acquisition and retention strategy favors new shows.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Rather than suddenly replacing the worker with an automatic system, the person observes, interacts with and actively contributes to the implementation of AI in their professional context.
—Cristian Randieri, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Social media, Loria observes, has turbocharged interest in alternative career paths among the Gen Zers that she’s advised.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) observes an exhibition as Presidential Deputy Chief of Staff Sergey Kiriyenko (Kirienko) (R) looks on while visiting the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute Of Experimental Physics on August 22, 2025 in Sarov, Russia.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet (12/12) observes Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and her husband, William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), mourning the death of their only son.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observes
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The MagellanTV takeover follows Blue Ant listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in August through a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The process also follows Evers' preference for the commission to review the data before deciding what road work should be prioritized.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The list of 38 places celebrates Eater's 20th anniversary and also includes fine dining restaurants, barbecue joints and pizzerias.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.—
Amanda Rosa
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The storm watches, which are in effect on Saturday and Sunday, said between 8 and 18 inches of snow could fall around the Absaroka–Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eugene Levy watches William roll up to Windsor Castle on an electric scooter.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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The move reflects a growing trend among companies to adapt to shifting consumer preferences and heightened scrutiny of food additives.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ma, who has an MBA, also reflects on the gap between how the tech and business worlds discuss artificial intelligence versus his peers in the arts.—
Fiction Non Fiction
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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How to prevent or treat eczema While eczema isn’t usually curable, Portela notes that some children outgrow it by age 5 or 6.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s why the AMD announcement may have been significant, but not exactly surprising — OpenAI has been diversifying its supply of chips for a while, notes Ben Barringer, global technology analyst at Quilter Cheviot.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The mystery comes from Aaron’s celebration-of-life loaf, which commemorates the recent deaths of his friends Alicia and Fidel.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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And the day also commemorates that quietly, the ozone layer continues its recovery, monitored by satellites that confirm what the Montreal Protocol set in motion decades ago.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Observes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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