1
as in followed
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 celebrated
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 watched
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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4
as in reflected
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in noticed
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 noted
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 observed
According to the wildlife charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
On Earth, the authors note, the global coverage of chlorophyll generates the vegetation red edge in its reflectance spectrum (as first observed by NASA’s Galileo probe in 1993.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Temperatures in Weak northeasterly/downcanyon winds were observed.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The reporter observed agents for more than an hour before being questioned and asked to leave.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Over decades of study, beginning in the 1950s, researchers had observed that the lake had at least two stable states.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Denim trends and marketing strategies are increasingly being influenced by a disruptive, and at times, disturbing, form of hyper-sexualization, Wröbel observed.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
On Earth, the authors note, the global coverage of chlorophyll generates the vegetation red edge in its reflectance spectrum (as first observed by NASA’s Galileo probe in 1993.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Temperatures in Weak northeasterly/downcanyon winds were observed.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The reporter observed agents for more than an hour before being questioned and asked to leave.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Over decades of study, beginning in the 1950s, researchers had observed that the lake had at least two stable states.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Denim trends and marketing strategies are increasingly being influenced by a disruptive, and at times, disturbing, form of hyper-sexualization, Wröbel observed.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Season 4 lands on October 30th and will be followed by a fifth and final season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dakota Johnson followed suit at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner that same night, wearing a sexy black lace Gucci dress over black underwear.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Sep. 2025
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Frampton remains one of Ireland’s most beloved athletes, celebrated for his humility and heart.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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While many cultures around the world have long celebrated this threshold with unique rituals that honor both abundance and release in the days leading up to winter, today’s rituals capture a more contemporary perspective on the seasonal shift.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who watched him at Boise State would expect to see more explosiveness.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Martha Stewart, Cyndi Lauper and Christina Hendricks watched on as an unexpected guest − a homeless man walking to the show's drumbeat and dangling a cap from his hand − marched down the gravel runway.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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This was reflected somewhat in his lone vote to slash the federal funds rate by 50 basis points as opposed to the 25-bps cut passed by the rest of his peers.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Griffin released his first opinion on the matter Wednesday stating Rawn's statement reflected sanctuary policy.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Researchers have previously noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The palace noted the volume includes a dramatized account of Smith's interactions with Pocahontas.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The fans obeyed and there was absolute silence until Putellas’s shot, which ended up too central and was stopped by Hannah Hampton.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The software’s orders were often obeyed fearfully, unquestioningly.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kidman last commemorated the reunion of the Owens sisters on the first day of production in mid-July, posting a video of the duo filming a scene.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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Flags in front of public institutions around California’s capital were flown at half-staff on Friday — the final workday of a week when Americans commemorated the 24th anniversary of 9/11 and when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at an event in Utah.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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