1
as in follows
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 celebrates
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 watches
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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4
as in reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in notices
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 notes
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 observes
Rather than suddenly replacing the worker with an automatic system, the person observes, interacts with and actively contributes to the implementation of AI in their professional context.
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Cristian Randieri, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Social media, Loria observes, has turbocharged interest in alternative career paths among the Gen Zers that she’s advised.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) observes an exhibition as Presidential Deputy Chief of Staff Sergey Kiriyenko (Kirienko) (R) looks on while visiting the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute Of Experimental Physics on August 22, 2025 in Sarov, Russia.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Times may also be underperforming on the entertainment and gossip front, observes Sue Cameron, a former columnist for the Hollywood Reporter who once broke major industry scoops such as Fred Silverman’s appointment as ABC boss.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet (12/12) observes Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and her husband, William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), mourning the death of their only son.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
And, as Rachel Ann Rosenfeld observes, theory anxiety can interfere with the learning process.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Washington observes that this is not possible.
—Robert A. Strong, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
As Littlefield observes, unnoticed effort can fuel disengagement, which leads to departure.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Cristian Randieri, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Social media, Loria observes, has turbocharged interest in alternative career paths among the Gen Zers that she’s advised.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) observes an exhibition as Presidential Deputy Chief of Staff Sergey Kiriyenko (Kirienko) (R) looks on while visiting the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute Of Experimental Physics on August 22, 2025 in Sarov, Russia.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Times may also be underperforming on the entertainment and gossip front, observes Sue Cameron, a former columnist for the Hollywood Reporter who once broke major industry scoops such as Fred Silverman’s appointment as ABC boss.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet (12/12) observes Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and her husband, William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), mourning the death of their only son.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
And, as Rachel Ann Rosenfeld observes, theory anxiety can interfere with the learning process.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Washington observes that this is not possible.
—Robert A. Strong, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
As Littlefield observes, unnoticed effort can fuel disengagement, which leads to departure.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observes
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Romeo Beckham’s appearance in a leather flight jacket with matching leather trousers follows his previous modeling turns for Balenciaga (spring summer 2025) and Versace (fall winter 2025).—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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The eight-episode thriller, which premieres September 19 on ViX, follows Nolasco Black (Bichir), a forensic dentist investigating brutal murders in 19th century Veracruz who discovers evidence that the infamous London killer has crossed the Atlantic.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Balmain Hair celebrates its 50th anniversary.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Napa Rose restaurant is undergoing a renovation that celebrates Craftsman design with an eye toward modern Californian luxury and approachability, according to the spokesperson.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Start With Single Day Resort Heli-Skiing Mention heli-skiing to someone who reads ski magazines or watches movies but has not actually done it, and what comes to mind is almost always remote mountain lodges deep in the wilderness, where small groups go for a week of heli-skiing, day in and day out.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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During the rare lull in service, McPherson watches over this scene from the bar, catching up with longtime customers and friends from the neighborhood.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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From there, think about whether consolidating makes sense and how to create a strategy that reflects the big picture.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Critics say the decision reflects growing political influence over broadcast media and raises concerns about censorship in an election year.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Consider the first scene of the pilot, in which Issa notices a man on the subway masturbating in her direction and takes justice into her own hands when no one does anything to stop him.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, Walmart has also trimmed some of its tech jobs in the Bay Area this year, WARN notices the company has filed with the state EDD show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The report notes that OpenAI’s systems already have built-in safeguards that prevent the company’s chatbots from generating AI images for government IDs.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Anifrani notes that high-touch areas, such as remote controls, thermostats, and coffee makers, are disinfected daily.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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And the day also commemorates that quietly, the ozone layer continues its recovery, monitored by satellites that confirm what the Montreal Protocol set in motion decades ago.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The annual event commemorates El Grito De Dolores or the Cry of Dolores, the ceremonial marking of Mexico’s independence from Spain.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Observes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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