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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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
Xu observes that in several cases, individuals who initially led pilot AI projects later transitioned into broader strategic roles as initiatives expanded.
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William Jones, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The French documentary is set inside the country’s prison officer academy, where the film observes trainees as their language, movements and certainties gradually align with the institution around them.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 May 2026
Talen observes in her book that historically, socially mixed neighborhoods emerged from economic necessity.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
And as Johnny Cage sagely observes at one point, these days moviegoers are more interested in watching Keanu Reeves’ John Wick mow down 500 opponents while armed with little more than a pencil.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
From a chair on a Rio sidewalk, a woman observes the passing choreography of Copacabana.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
In Light and Thread, Kang observes that her house is built in the shape of the Korean consonant ㄷ, thus necessitating the use of mirrors to ensure the various fruit trees planted in its courtyard receive sunlight from all sides.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The family keeps kosher, observes the Sabbath and attends synagogue.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The French documentary is set inside the country’s prison officer academy, where the film observes trainees as their language, movements and certainties gradually align with the institution around them.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 May 2026
Talen observes in her book that historically, socially mixed neighborhoods emerged from economic necessity.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
And as Johnny Cage sagely observes at one point, these days moviegoers are more interested in watching Keanu Reeves’ John Wick mow down 500 opponents while armed with little more than a pencil.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
From a chair on a Rio sidewalk, a woman observes the passing choreography of Copacabana.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
In Light and Thread, Kang observes that her house is built in the shape of the Korean consonant ㄷ, thus necessitating the use of mirrors to ensure the various fruit trees planted in its courtyard receive sunlight from all sides.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The family keeps kosher, observes the Sabbath and attends synagogue.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observes
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The topical, darkly funny, whip-smart series from Eric Kripke follows a band of vigilante misfits who fight to expose the all-powerful, corrupt conglomerate Vought International and its stable of villainous superheroes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The film follows the relationship between a strong-willed older sister and a younger brother who, starved of affection amid a difficult family dynamic, slides toward delinquency.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates with Veronica Burton #22 after making a three-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 08, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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In it, Khan watches a movie about a giant version of herself arriving in a city that has already been destroyed by a different monster.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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As the world watches tensions between Washington and Tehran, Iran has been carrying out the fastest wave of political executions in its recent history.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The uptick probably reflects the fact that many schools took enforcement seriously and that students turned to other disruptive behaviors.—
Greg Toppo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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More generally, this reflects Dhont’s approach to the war genre.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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But Tova notices that Marcellus has left something behind, the ring.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The tracker, which reflects information listed in the filings themselves, shows the latest mass layoff notices companies in the United States reported to state governments.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The study notes that roughly half of the United States' nearly 15,000 wastewater treatment facilities use anaerobic digestion, a process in which microbes break down sewage sludge in oxygen-free conditions to reduce waste volume while producing biogas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Thomas Goodman, a politics and law professor at Rhodes College in Memphis, notes that the new congressional districts may lead to greater friction over who receives attention — and funding — from lawmakers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Shotwell aims to keep clear of geo-political debate—seeing to it that SpaceX obeys the laws and regulations of countries in which Starlink is licensed to operate, and sidestepping blame in places it’s forbidden but is being used anyway.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
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That orange line above is the rising 50-day and this name clearly obeys it.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The new 250 boots will also feature a special hangtag that commemorates the anniversary and includes a golden bottle opener key chain that is attached to each boot.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Observes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observes. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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