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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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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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Recent Examples of observing
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
That means its peak brightness may coincide with its most difficult observing conditions.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
For an even more enhanced observing experience, find a dark environment away from bright lights to attend the total eclipse show.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is discussion in the news nationwide about legal observing and know-your-rights training sessions.
—Heidi Reynolds-Stenson, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2026
In civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, during the first period of the fourth observing run (known as O4A), LIGO saw more gravitational wave events than from all previous observing runs combined.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 17 Sep. 2025
This combination of talking and observing has immediate benefits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
Birdwatching is the observing of birds either as a recreational activity or citizen science.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
In the new study, published on Wednesday in Scientific Reports, University of Cambridge biological anthropologist Sylvain Lemoine and his team report observing the macaques intentionally eating soil, dirt and clay—a practice known as geophagy.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
This breakthrough provides a practical toolkit for directly probing quantum electrodynamics and observing the fundamental, extreme interactions between light and the quantum vacuum.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The second lethal attack, in 2019, happened while Sandel and other researchers were observing several chimps feeding within a large tree.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The work of a scientist isn’t just observing something out in the world.
—Greg Eghigian, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Leaving it all behind for a few days and carrying everything on my back reminded me that the best way to connect with nature is by simplifying, listening and observing what’s around us.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Finding a new purpose Ibukun-Okeyode spent much of the 2025 season still with the team, observing practice from the sidelines, often in a neck brace.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
The asteroid was later assigned asteroid number 99942 by the Minor Planet Center – the official authority for observing and reporting new asteroids, comets and other small bodies in the solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
With upcoming observing runs from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration expected to deliver even more data, scientists hope to refine these categories and test whether this three-family model truly holds.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
That means its peak brightness may coincide with its most difficult observing conditions.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
For an even more enhanced observing experience, find a dark environment away from bright lights to attend the total eclipse show.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is discussion in the news nationwide about legal observing and know-your-rights training sessions.
—Heidi Reynolds-Stenson, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2026
In civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, during the first period of the fourth observing run (known as O4A), LIGO saw more gravitational wave events than from all previous observing runs combined.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 17 Sep. 2025
This combination of talking and observing has immediate benefits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
Birdwatching is the observing of birds either as a recreational activity or citizen science.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Now, as members adjust to the Rewards revamp, Starbucks is observing early signals that customers are leaning in to benefit from the loyalty program's new deals.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
In the new study, published on Wednesday in Scientific Reports, University of Cambridge biological anthropologist Sylvain Lemoine and his team report observing the macaques intentionally eating soil, dirt and clay—a practice known as geophagy.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
This breakthrough provides a practical toolkit for directly probing quantum electrodynamics and observing the fundamental, extreme interactions between light and the quantum vacuum.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The second lethal attack, in 2019, happened while Sandel and other researchers were observing several chimps feeding within a large tree.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The work of a scientist isn’t just observing something out in the world.
—Greg Eghigian, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Leaving it all behind for a few days and carrying everything on my back reminded me that the best way to connect with nature is by simplifying, listening and observing what’s around us.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Finding a new purpose Ibukun-Okeyode spent much of the 2025 season still with the team, observing practice from the sidelines, often in a neck brace.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
The asteroid was later assigned asteroid number 99942 by the Minor Planet Center – the official authority for observing and reporting new asteroids, comets and other small bodies in the solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
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Legal observers are neutral, non-participating watchers who often attend police actions to witness, document and monitor law enforcement behavior.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some of that can surely be chalked up to missing out on the rest and recharge that non-participating players took advantage of during that break, and McLellan confirmed recently that Larkin came back from the tournament banged up, which hampered him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Many readers may not be aware of the services that end-of-life doulas can provide.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua, as well as the film’s producers, were reportedly not made aware of the legally binding agreement until after filming wrapped.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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County officials declined to answer questions about the grandmother’s account, including whether a social worker documented any such observation.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So long as Lil Nas X complies with the treatment plan determined after his bipolar disorder diagnosis, as well as obeying all laws for the next two years, the case will be dismissed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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Judge Schneider added that the dismissal is also contingent on Hill obeying all laws for the next two years.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This year’s cattle drive is part of celebrating the country’s 250th birthday, Folsom’s 80th anniversary and the rodeo’s 65th anniversary.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado club, celebrating its 30th anniversary, has become one of the league’s highest-scoring teams under first-year coach Matt Wells, the 37-year-old former Tottenham assistant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Police wrote in the report that officers could not determine by watching the footage if Saint Remy was struck by the car.—
Updated April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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In addition to those watching in person, many more will be following along from home.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Our objective has always been to degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure to the point where diplomacy and a sovereign Lebanese government can take over under Lebanon’s confessional system, reflecting Christian, Sunni and Shiite interests.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Below, Kehlani expands on her non-negotiables while reflecting on her journey as an artist, mother, and advocate.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After noticing a problem, keepers separated the mother from her newborn, who weighed just 443 grams (less than a pound) and required immediate placement in an incubator at CIMBA to stabilize his temperature and safeguard his health, Reynoso Ruiz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The days of people noticing pregnant women on the subway are largely over.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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