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
The camera observes it all, cutting between these maids, cooks, and footmen with a kind of accumulating effect.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Adeline enlists Hatixhe’s help on the caregiving front, a turn of events that Nana observes with disapproval.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
In a statement, Chicago Appleseed, which observes and evaluates court function in Cook County, said the new procedures would likely increase the number of people incarcerated for alleged violations, but the organization expressed encouragement that the matters would still be assessed by a judge.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Hanke observes that the combination of QE ramping the money supply, and the de-tightening that enables banks to swell their loan books, will plant the roots of more inflation to come.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Shot with striking intimacy and scale, the film observes bears that are constantly monitored, photographed, and redirected.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Alas, the artistic conduit that Pari creates for her fears is a two-way street, and the film’s most unnerving scene, shot in a menacing slow zoom, observes in horror as a friendly post-show conversation sours into the stuff of a direct threat.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Changing Economics Deshpande also observes a broader shift in how films perform commercially.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Forced to make a restrained but irreversible decision, the film observes a man whose inner truth remains elusive, caught between devotion, dignity and loss.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Adeline enlists Hatixhe’s help on the caregiving front, a turn of events that Nana observes with disapproval.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
In a statement, Chicago Appleseed, which observes and evaluates court function in Cook County, said the new procedures would likely increase the number of people incarcerated for alleged violations, but the organization expressed encouragement that the matters would still be assessed by a judge.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Hanke observes that the combination of QE ramping the money supply, and the de-tightening that enables banks to swell their loan books, will plant the roots of more inflation to come.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Shot with striking intimacy and scale, the film observes bears that are constantly monitored, photographed, and redirected.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Alas, the artistic conduit that Pari creates for her fears is a two-way street, and the film’s most unnerving scene, shot in a menacing slow zoom, observes in horror as a friendly post-show conversation sours into the stuff of a direct threat.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Changing Economics Deshpande also observes a broader shift in how films perform commercially.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Forced to make a restrained but irreversible decision, the film observes a man whose inner truth remains elusive, caught between devotion, dignity and loss.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observes
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That, and putting your people first, is what matters first and foremost; everything else follows after.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The agreement, which would be the first for the EU in Asean, follows numerous such deals Vietnam has inked — including with the US, China, Russia, Japan, India, UK, France and Australia — as its global economic and security role grows.—
Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Três bistro, the main dining spot, celebrates the island's landscapes, both in its design and its ingredients.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sunday, February 9 Andre Howard, a then-10-year-old who was one of the two dozen people hurt in Northeast Philadelphia, celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs while recovering in the hospital.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The fact that Kizzi is down a foot does not stop her and Joe from being all over each other, while V watches on within an inch of losing her cool.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the premiere, Simon watches the finished film with his family.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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For many in the industry, the letter reflects concerns that extend well beyond Minneapolis.—
Serena Maria Daniels,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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While that quote stems from a separate case, Mehta’s broader antitrust reasoning reflects similar concerns about market power and information control.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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His friend Tanya, excuse me, partner in content creation, notices blood pouring out from his back.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Except Cousins notices the teapot is empty and so is the cup.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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As a Yang Wood sign, Tigers love the woods and the trees, Iskander notes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ansari notes that seasonal produce is often both cheaper and better tasting.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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The usual assumption has been that if a user overtly instructs AI to act as a delusion-invoking collaborator, the AI simply obeys those commands.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But every order carried out under that logic erodes the institution that gives it — and the soul of the person who obeys it.—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
29 Nov. 2025
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This park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863, a pivotal moment in the Civil War.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
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Many of the park structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and 1940s; a statue inside the park commemorates their service.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Observes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observes. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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