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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
Jenny Odell,
Longreads,
2 June 2026
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.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
That means its peak brightness may coincide with its most difficult observing conditions.
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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.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
There is discussion in the news nationwide about legal observing and know-your-rights training sessions.
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Heidi Reynolds-Stenson,
The Conversation,
29 Jan. 2026
In civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.
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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.
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Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
17 Sep. 2025
This combination of talking and observing has immediate benefits.
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IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Instead, emergency physicians often confirm medetomidine’s presence by observing whether symptoms continue even after patients receive medications that usually provide relief.
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Hannah Harris Green,
STAT,
26 June 2026
There’s a book called Meihua Yishu (Plum Blossom Divination) that describes how to predict events for the next day by observing plum blossoms.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
One was with the bio-andy, observing and providing oversight guidance.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
An asteroid of this size comes this close to Earth only roughly once every decade, making this weekend’s flyby a rare observing opportunity rather than a routine close approach.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Sunny Bear, standing and observing at the first gate where fans round the corner into security, said that security was ramped up for today.
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
It was rooted in repetition, in observing how businesses are started, managed, and rebuilt over time.
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Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Barriere grew up observing the emancipation day in Houston and Western Louisiana, where Juneteenth parties were ubiquitous.
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Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
That something has to do with who or what is on the other side of observation, as well as who or what is doing the observing.
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Jenny Odell,
Longreads,
2 June 2026
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.
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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
Verb
Allbee and Yakel developed their idea after observing casings scatter during a download.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Instead, emergency physicians often confirm medetomidine’s presence by observing whether symptoms continue even after patients receive medications that usually provide relief.
—
Hannah Harris Green,
STAT,
26 June 2026
There’s a book called Meihua Yishu (Plum Blossom Divination) that describes how to predict events for the next day by observing plum blossoms.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
One was with the bio-andy, observing and providing oversight guidance.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
An asteroid of this size comes this close to Earth only roughly once every decade, making this weekend’s flyby a rare observing opportunity rather than a routine close approach.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Sunny Bear, standing and observing at the first gate where fans round the corner into security, said that security was ramped up for today.
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
It was rooted in repetition, in observing how businesses are started, managed, and rebuilt over time.
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Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Barriere grew up observing the emancipation day in Houston and Western Louisiana, where Juneteenth parties were ubiquitous.
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Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
19 June 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.
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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.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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The telescope will be prompted to capture observations every 15 minutes for over a year to explore the dense, central portion of the Milky Way known as the Galactic Bulge.
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This find strengthens the idea that Stonehenge emerged from older traditions of solar observation and seasonal ceremony, traditions that continue with various global celebrations today.
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For years, Alabama had balked at obeying a series of orders, including from the Supreme Court itself, to insure that its Black voters have a voice in how they are governed.
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In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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The Prince of Wales is celebrating not only Father's Day on June 21, but also his 44th birthday.
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Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela.
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There are various theories, but there's a certain amount of this kind of behavior that definitely bears watching.
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While reflecting on their reconciliation during a July 2024 appearance on Bachelor Happy Hour, Kylee said Aven initially made meaningful efforts to rebuild trust.
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Some designs were inspired by hakama pants, traditional Japanese trousers, reflecting Uniqlo’s heritage.
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Royd and Maribel Lemus, co-owners of Royd’s at Gateway Farms and Nursery, expanded their farm to offer home-style Cuban food, juices, a mechanical bull, petting zoos, and gathering a space after noticing people were eager to spend time outside after the pandemic.
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Every moment of noticing interrupts the automatic stream of thinking and reconnects you with the present moment.
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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