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
Salemi observes that employees in this type of organizational culture often (but not always) feel very loyal.
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Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The most common heat symptoms Magloire observes in her patients are lower abdominal pressure, back pain and, like Christina Duarte experienced, cramping.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The drama observes how the circumstances shape their relationship, turning the mundane into their battleground.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
In a state that observes Patriots Day?
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As Mazower observes in his book, antisemitism was severed from the broader struggle against other forms of discrimination and shifted from being associated with the political right to being linked to the left, where many of Israel’s most vocal critics could be found.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
In the character of Alexandre (Jean-Pierre Léaud), a dejected radical turned arch-conservative, Eustache perceptively observes how erstwhile opponents of conservatism can become some of its most zealous converts.
—Jake Cole, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
The country observes Atlantic Standard Time year-round.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
For property investments outside India, the wealthy consider functionality and long term returns Singh observes.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The most common heat symptoms Magloire observes in her patients are lower abdominal pressure, back pain and, like Christina Duarte experienced, cramping.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The drama observes how the circumstances shape their relationship, turning the mundane into their battleground.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
In a state that observes Patriots Day?
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As Mazower observes in his book, antisemitism was severed from the broader struggle against other forms of discrimination and shifted from being associated with the political right to being linked to the left, where many of Israel’s most vocal critics could be found.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
In the character of Alexandre (Jean-Pierre Léaud), a dejected radical turned arch-conservative, Eustache perceptively observes how erstwhile opponents of conservatism can become some of its most zealous converts.
—Jake Cole, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
The country observes Atlantic Standard Time year-round.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
For property investments outside India, the wealthy consider functionality and long term returns Singh observes.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observes
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The recent call for help follows a similar incident in May.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The campaign narrative follows Wood through her daily routine in New York City, underscoring how lingerie can serve as a versatile component of everyday dressing.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Danielson did his best coach-speak talking up the opponent this week, but when the Big Sky celebrates multiple FCS playoff teams again this season, the Eagles likely won’t be among them.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The landmark celebrates a darker time in Georgia’s history, but now Stone Mountain is a hub of Black excellence and culture, with over 80% of its demographic identifying as Black or African-American.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rafael Nadal, who retired last year, wore multiple $1 million Richard Mille watches during his time in the sport.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The political knife fight reflects the touch-and-go nature of House Republicans’ current majority, which will be 220-215 when several seats are filled through special elections in the coming months.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Army contract reflects a growing emphasis on layered defense solutions in an environment where adversaries are fielding increasingly complex missile threats.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The algorithm notices patterns and rewards reliable creators with better reach.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Watson notices Ringo’s loyalty in the smallest moments.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The report only notes one version of the standard iPhone 17.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Lamarche notes there's strong evidence from observational studies that cheese is associated with a lower risk of stroke.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the nation commemorates Labor Day, the moment is ripe to reflect on the power of workers and the warning signs buried in the labor data.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, highlighting Beijing’s efforts to showcase military power and deepen alliances at a time of heightened global tensions.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Russia is not alone in rejecting von der Leyen’s remarks, as Germany also expressed doubt about the proposal.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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When asked about the perfect wedding spell trend, Tee remarks that customers still ask for love spells, but the impetus is more often a desire for retention, since financial stress can negatively affect romantic relationships.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Observes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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