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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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 based on that behavior, they were actually denied, the Republicans were denied, the right to do election observation for 30 years.
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The study bridges an important gap between telescopic observations and laboratory analysis, said Damanveer Grewal, an assistant professor in the department of Earth and planetary sciences at Yale University, who also did not take part in the study.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
However, Kumar's model may fit well with current expectations and observations.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment and observation.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The study bridges an important gap between telescopic observations and laboratory analysis, said Damanveer Grewal, an assistant professor in the department of Earth and planetary sciences at Yale University, who also did not take part in the study.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
However, Kumar's model may fit well with current expectations and observations.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment and observation.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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There is another kind of voter fraud which has escaped the attention--whether accidentally or deliberately--of the media.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a measured but hostile tone, Rhoades called attention to a great number of complaints that had come from Coppermark.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Higher scores indicated greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The American Indian Movement, which brought awareness to the need for international recognition of our rights as a sovereign people, was formed in 1968 right here in Minneapolis on the infamous Franklin Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The case traces back to April 2025, when the Justice Department initiated compliance reviews of Harvard’s undergraduate, law, and medical school admissions programs.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new law would go into effect almost immediately upon a veto override, which could force local governments and school districts to scramble to come into compliance or face steep fines that would compound daily.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have since issued emotional pleas for her return, offering to pay after unverified ransom notes were sent to several media organizations.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, there was activity in the Bitcoin account listed in a recent ransom note, TMZ reported.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Much like the Christian and Catholic observances of the Lent season leading up to Easter, Ramadan’s date on the Gregorian calendar changes each year, since it’s based on the lunar calendar.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each year, the organization that launched the observance announces a national theme.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the best Valentine’s Day present might be growing closer to your special someone through the gift of mindfulness.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The hotel is part of the Perseus Group, which aims to create properties that encourage community, mindfulness, and connection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Shaw oversaw arms control and compliance, monitored conformity with biological and chemical weapons treaties, and was director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs section in Afghanistan.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Claude’s shticky performance as Alex might indeed have represented mere conformity to genre expectations.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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