1
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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2
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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3
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
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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
However, the Japanese team has overturned this by observing a giant AHE in a nonmagnetic material.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
District of Columbia After not considering related measures in recent years, the District of Columbia’s Board of Elections recently approved the text of a measure that would exempt the district from observing daylight saving time.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
The observation was reported to 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, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by the simple act of observing and connecting with a geranium.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Disguised as a tourist, Zende spent days observing the restaurant.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
This data, too, was attacked by Paqueta’s witnesses, with Bob Scott, a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, observing that low probability events are relatively commonplace in football.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Indeed, sometimes following this treatment, the plant will send out a slimy ooze from the cut stump — all to the glee of the observing gardener.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Noun
Pick an observing spot with a clear view of the eastern horizon.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
However, the Japanese team has overturned this by observing a giant AHE in a nonmagnetic material.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
District of Columbia After not considering related measures in recent years, the District of Columbia’s Board of Elections recently approved the text of a measure that would exempt the district from observing daylight saving time.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
The observation was reported to 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, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by the simple act of observing and connecting with a geranium.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Disguised as a tourist, Zende spent days observing the restaurant.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
This data, too, was attacked by Paqueta’s witnesses, with Bob Scott, a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, observing that low probability events are relatively commonplace in football.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Indeed, sometimes following this treatment, the plant will send out a slimy ooze from the cut stump — all to the glee of the observing gardener.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
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It was intended simply to verify that a nonviolent offender was obeying curfew hours.—
Robert S. Gable,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 July 2017
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In a historic move for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV will declare the first ever saint from the Millennial generation this Sunday — and Catholics in Miami are celebrating.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of course feel free to cheer whenever your team has done something worth celebrating, but don’t boo the other team or obnoxiously heckle the opposing fans under the tailgate tent whenever their team falls short.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Comments will also be easier to view while watching Reels.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Not even Mother Nature would stop him from watching his two favorite soccer teams compete against each other.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Pan Am logos, gold paneling and the original reflecting pools are being restored.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The AfD became Germany’s second most popular party in federal elections earlier this year, reflecting a precipitous rise from obscurity since its founding in 2013.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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This could mean smiling at yourself in the mirror, reflecting on what nature offered you today, checking in with a friend or noticing a small act of self-kindness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Hudak’s neighbor reported the watch missing after returning home from a two-week vacation and noticing it was gone on July 18, detectives say.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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In a statement following the SCO AI Cooperation Forum held in May, Beijing called on member states to work together in building a collaboration center for AI application, while pledging to promote open-source AI models and share advanced technologies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, officers on raids have gone to wrong addresses following leads that relied on artificial intelligence, increasing the chances of picking up the wrong person or putting an officer in danger, according to one current and two former officials.—
Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two days after becoming aware of it, Christianson met with the police, who were pessimistic on whether the city would be able to get its money back.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Partnerships With Purpose & Impact Partnerships have been a loyalty staple for decades, but the newest wave is more context-aware.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Previous modeling systems captured fire and smoke behavior, but gaps remained in data accuracy and field observations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Colin Frank Wilson, Project Scientist for ESA's Mars orbiters, confirmed that the agency is preparing to attempt observations of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS during its passage through the solar system.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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