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as in obeying
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 celebrating
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 watching
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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as in reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in noticing
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 following
to take notice of and be guided by
generally observes the suggestions of the experts regarding baby care
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as in participating
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as in aware
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as in observation
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Recent Examples of observing
Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
More than 200 members of the Brooklyn community lined up along the sides of Ocean Parkway observing the aftermath of the tragic accident as police blocked off the scene.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Standing on the sideline, arms crossed and observing the action, Nuggets coach Michael Malone shook his head slightly and smiled.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Sitting, observing and watching through a different lens proved helpful for Jokić, who often spends close to 40 minutes per game on the floor.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Her recipe calls for both coconut milk and coconut water, the latter providing an extra dose of hydration, a welcome boost to those observing Ramadan.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The film, named after the neighborhood where it was shot, captures life by observing how people talk to each other — on the street, in hair salons, while working together, in restaurants, at a birthday party.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
After observing nature, participants can apply ReGrow Volusia resources to create a natural habitat in their yard or community.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Those viewing the partial eclipse are advised to follow safe viewing practices, as observing the sun without proper eye protection can cause permanent damage.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
For McCullough, practicing Islam and observing Ramadan with others while in prison is a blessing.
—Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
More than 200 members of the Brooklyn community lined up along the sides of Ocean Parkway observing the aftermath of the tragic accident as police blocked off the scene.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Standing on the sideline, arms crossed and observing the action, Nuggets coach Michael Malone shook his head slightly and smiled.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Sitting, observing and watching through a different lens proved helpful for Jokić, who often spends close to 40 minutes per game on the floor.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Her recipe calls for both coconut milk and coconut water, the latter providing an extra dose of hydration, a welcome boost to those observing Ramadan.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The film, named after the neighborhood where it was shot, captures life by observing how people talk to each other — on the street, in hair salons, while working together, in restaurants, at a birthday party.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
After observing nature, participants can apply ReGrow Volusia resources to create a natural habitat in their yard or community.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Those viewing the partial eclipse are advised to follow safe viewing practices, as observing the sun without proper eye protection can cause permanent damage.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
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David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.—
Olivia Bellusci,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose today in trading following the announcement of electronics exemptions.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Be aware of any coyote behaving abnormally or exhibiting unusually bold behavior (e.g., approaching people for food, attacking leashed pets that are with their owners, stalking children, chasing joggers or bikers, etc.) and report these incidents to authorities immediately.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The president once again claimed without evidence that Biden wasn't aware of what was being signed.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Capital One Financial’s Historical Odds of a Positive Post-Earnings Return Here are some observations regarding one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: Over the last five years, there are 20 earnings data points recorded, with 15 positive and 5 negative one-day (1D) returns noted.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Good data on the Earth's rotation goes back thousands of years, thanks to observations of solar eclipses in China.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Back on board, guests were invited to watch a plaque-exchange ceremony between local port officials and the crew, commemorating Star Breeze’s first-ever visit to Hiva Oa.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Make a commenting list This year, talk to people.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Make a commenting list so engaging is easy, dig into the starts to do more of what works, and let go of the excuses that are holding you back.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An accompanying photo illustration showed the Bronze Fonz statue being hoisted off its pedestal on the RiverWalk in downtown Milwaukee.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Now, he’s announced an accompanying greatest hits compilation, out Sept. 5.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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