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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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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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as in watched
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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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
Inspectors observed a dead cockroach in the corner of the walk-in cooler.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Crisp’s behavior was observed by other swimmers, park guests, employees and even his own friend, the release said.
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Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
Anyone who has spent a career in and around tech will be aware of Moore's Law—the phenomenon observed by Gordon Moore in the 1960s that, as computing power increases, its cost decreases.
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Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Over the past year, the University of Denver Court Transparency Project has observed hundreds of hearings at the ICE detention center in Aurora, which is operated by the private prison firm GEO.
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Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Over the weekend, however, caretakers observed a rapid decline in Makan’s condition.
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Reeti Malhotra
july 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Before the game began, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Similar-strength gravitational waves have been observed before.
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Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that processing power doubles every two years whilst almost halving in cost.
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Crisp’s behavior was observed by other swimmers, park guests, employees and even his own friend, the release said.
—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
Anyone who has spent a career in and around tech will be aware of Moore's Law—the phenomenon observed by Gordon Moore in the 1960s that, as computing power increases, its cost decreases.
—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Over the past year, the University of Denver Court Transparency Project has observed hundreds of hearings at the ICE detention center in Aurora, which is operated by the private prison firm GEO.
—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Over the weekend, however, caretakers observed a rapid decline in Makan’s condition.
—
Reeti Malhotra
july 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Before the game began, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Similar-strength gravitational waves have been observed before.
—
Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that processing power doubles every two years whilst almost halving in cost.
—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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Sonoma, long celebrated for wine, has emerged as a premier food destination.
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She was also celebrated with a career-spanning tribute featuring many of the artists who have followed in her wake.
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Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.
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The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.
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The shift is reflected in Likud’s messaging, which has begun treating Eisenkot as Netanyahu’s primary rival after previously focusing on Bennett.
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Last summer, Chicago saw the launch of a new Jewish high school within city limits, a project that some parents said reflected growing demand for Jewish education amid allegations of antisemitism in the city’s private and public schools.
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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As her cabin took on water, Chloe Childress had obeyed Camp Mystic’s one directive to shelter in place.
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Paradoxes and Doubt The late 1800s were a time of paradoxes and doubt, the result of mathematicians beginning to search for cohesive ideas about what rules the mathematical universe obeyed.
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This one has been commemorated by a gladiatorial contest on the White House grounds and by an, apparently coming up, a long speech by the president of the day.
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On Saturday, the 250th anniversary of the event was commemorated on Pershing Square at the Presidio of San Francisco in a two-hour ceremony.
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