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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
What's New Former President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on Monday for testing and observation after developing a fever, according to Angel Ureña, his deputy chief of staff.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Based on an initial observation, there has been no additional damage to the Capitola wharf, which was badly damaged in a 2023 storm, after Tuesday’s storm, said Capitola police captain Mike Kilroy.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s a sense in which her remarkable capacity to describe a woman’s experience is born less from affinity than from observation.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Based on an initial observation, there has been no additional damage to the Capitola wharf, which was badly damaged in a 2023 storm, after Tuesday’s storm, said Capitola police captain Mike Kilroy.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s a sense in which her remarkable capacity to describe a woman’s experience is born less from affinity than from observation.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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The interface and navigation, sore spots on launch, have received a lot of attention, and the roadmap for the game into 2025 looks intriguing.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Schumacher family has been at the center of public attention for a long time, particularly due to Michael Schumacher's illustrious career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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These complexities highlight the need for thoughtful curation, rigorous validation, and adherence to ethical principles in transforming raw data into a reliable foundation for AI systems—a process.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Schools were instead affected by their administrative adherence to First Amendment principles.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The generation is said to have a strong emphasis on inclusivity and environmental awareness, striving for a more connected, equitable and sustainable world.Gilda D'Incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Frederic has the hockey sense, defensive awareness, skating and stick skills to take on the heavy lifting in the defensive zone.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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In about two dozen cases where more substantial improvements were necessary, the office reached voluntary compliance agreements.Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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If the consent decree is approved by federal court, an independent monitor will oversee Louisville’s compliance.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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Some brands have styles that run large, so size notes will recommend sizing down.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Another interesting note was that in Beijing and Guangzhou, second-hand home sales increased by 66% and 17% year-over-year in December, respectively.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Medieval rabbinic discussions of the latter line underscore the divided thinking: one rabbi worries that converts will influence other Jews to become lax in their observance of God’s commandments; others fear that Jews will inevitably mistreat converts and suffer God’s punishment for it.Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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The next full-day market closure is on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Many find healthier coping methods, such as exercise, mindfulness, and creative outlets.Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
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Try incorporating some positive mindfulness practices in your life and see what happens!Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Insisting on a different history—or a challenging monument—did not come easily to a Jewish population that was, for centuries, intent on conformity.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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As an instrument of power and control in a single-party system, the North Korean military places supreme emphasis on doctrine, hierarchy, and conformity.Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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