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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
Verb
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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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Having arrived from Mercedes in 2023, a team that had won nine Constructors' Championships, Vowles is aware of the mindset a winning team needs to have.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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At the time, the world was not aware of the impact of HIV.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The observation tower crowning Villa Beatrice offers the freshest breezes, the most exclusive dining table in the region, and a gobsmacking 360-degree view of the area’s natural beauty — and its glitziest homes and harbors.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Host quarterly or monthly sessions where employees across roles share their observations, stories, and hypotheses about the market.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 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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The company debuted WhatsApp’s Updates tab in June 2023 along with an accompanying Channels feature that allows people and organizations to send broadcast messages and updates to their followers as opposed to personal conversations.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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The slick accompanying performance video was directed by Zev York in collaboration with Nick DeMoura, who was the choreographer and creative director for JB’s 2023 Believe world tour.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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