1
as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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2
as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
And the budget proposes closing one of the two gravitational-wave detectors used by the LIGO collaboration—whose observations of colliding black holes earned the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics—even though both detectors need to be online for LIGO’s experiment to work.
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Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 3 June 2025
Rather, observations have allowed scientists to conclude that the exoplanet could be a Hycean world covered by ocean water underneath a hydrogen-rich atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 June 2025
The long-term outlook for gray whales in the aftermath of the 2019 to 2023 unusual mortality event saw a population loss of roughly 45% and observation scientists in southern California reported record-low calf counts earlier this year -- a cause for concern, according to scientists.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 30 May 2025
Before the Bears return to the field for another round of OTAs next week, here are five observations.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 3 June 2025
Rather, observations have allowed scientists to conclude that the exoplanet could be a Hycean world covered by ocean water underneath a hydrogen-rich atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 June 2025
The long-term outlook for gray whales in the aftermath of the 2019 to 2023 unusual mortality event saw a population loss of roughly 45% and observation scientists in southern California reported record-low calf counts earlier this year -- a cause for concern, according to scientists.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 30 May 2025
Before the Bears return to the field for another round of OTAs next week, here are five observations.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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The issue was first brought to the judge's attention while court was in session on June 10.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The group said that in order to pull attention away from the display of military grandeur, No Kings would specifically not demonstrate in Washington on Saturday, and instead host their largest demonstration in Philadelphia - the city known as the birthplace of America.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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Stop measuring performance only by adherence to KPIs.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Switching from a daily to a weekly medication regimen would not only simplify care but also enhance patient autonomy and medication adherence, without compromising therapeutic benefits.—
Paul McClure
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
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Related Stories As with all of Global Citizen’s efforts that are centered around an entertainment event, the ultimate goal will be to raise awareness and funding for efforts to end extreme poverty around the world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Try out new messaging to raise awareness around your brand to three new audiences.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In January, the agency sent Suncor a compliance advisory, which is the first step in an investigation into permit violations, said Kate Malloy, a spokeswoman for the department’s Air Pollution Control Division.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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While at the Jets, Kelley served for more than five years as a strategic advisor on legal matters and business strategy, data security and privacy, regulatory compliance and risk management.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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On a far lighter note, Quinn recalled her first trip to Annecy in 1987 with short Girls Night Out.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The weekend ended on a high note for Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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While the documents do not say what the ship's new name would be, the proposal comes during Pride Month, the monthlong observance of the LGBTQ+ community that also coincides with the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising of 1969.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
3 June 2025
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The origins of Memorial Day date to 1868, although it was then known as Decoration Day, and observance gradually spread throughout the states.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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At its core, mindfulness is staying in the present, focusing on one’s thoughts, feelings and surroundings without judgment.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Researchers from the University of Surrey, England, revealed that mindfulness, sleep quality and alcohol consumption may link being a night owl with a greater risk of depression among young people.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Instead of using dress as a sign of conformity and inclusion, these styles were used to demonstrate the tastes and preferences of the individual.—
Time,
Time,
5 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s real agenda is the inspiration of fear and the inducement of conformity.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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