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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
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 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
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump then toured the Thermo Fisher facility, observing packaging operations on the factory floor.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Fire watch services provide one option for observing buildings during this period.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Some flowers can irritate the skin, so observing them without touching is safest.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
By observing that gas, astronomers hope to map the cosmic web directly and study how matter moves through its strands.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
But from this outside view, observing the singularity inside the black hole is impossible.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Every player on Dearborn is currently observing Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
—Matt Finkel, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Lucy works as a high-end matchmaker for New York’s elite while cooly observing that only a very wealthy husband will ever (to paraphrase Elizabeth Bennet) induce her into matrimony.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 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
The development comes just as the astronomical world brings online some of the most powerful sky-observing machines of all time, designed to push the limits of the human understanding of the universe.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump then toured the Thermo Fisher facility, observing packaging operations on the factory floor.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Fire watch services provide one option for observing buildings during this period.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Some flowers can irritate the skin, so observing them without touching is safest.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
By observing that gas, astronomers hope to map the cosmic web directly and study how matter moves through its strands.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
But from this outside view, observing the singularity inside the black hole is impossible.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Every player on Dearborn is currently observing Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
—Matt Finkel, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Lucy works as a high-end matchmaker for New York’s elite while cooly observing that only a very wealthy husband will ever (to paraphrase Elizabeth Bennet) induce her into matrimony.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
Adjective
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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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Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine said in a statement her office is aware of the police investigation into Jada's death but gave no further comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Observing these conditions helps property managers stay aware of potential risks while repairs are in progress.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The stellar body that spawned the remnant lingers on as a fast-spinning neutron star, or pulsar, which was detected in observations made by NASA's Chandra Space Telescope back in 2015.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Mercury, Mars and Saturn are too close to the sun for easy observation.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Soon, Melling’s Colin is obeying his lover’s every order, including by shaving himself bald and sleeping like a dog on the floor.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
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The perspective of a military officer forced to choose between obeying orders and listening to his conscience is rarely explored.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That’s a milestone definitely worth celebrating.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bar’s electric atmosphere on West Sixth Street draws University of Texas students, Austin visitors and longtime patrons celebrating with friends.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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And second, there’s the audience’s uncomfortable tingle of recognition watching Vladimir Putin’s tightening stranglehold on the Russian press.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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March is prime whale-watching season in Samaná.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Research also indicates that without adequate post-placement support, many families reenter shelter, reflecting ongoing housing instability.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But investors already see the readings as obsolete, reflecting a pre-war economy.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hadel proceeds to handcuff Brown behind his back before noticing wounds on his head producing a steady stream of blood onto the road below.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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