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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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
The day is observed with mourning, reflection and special church services.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The idea behind this is to invoke the double-slit experiment, which demonstrates how light behaves as both a particle and a wave, depending on how it is observed.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Every move is quietly observed and silently judged.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Moreover, no damage to the red blood cells (hemolysis) was observed with full flow.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
During public comments, Eve Mazzarella said neighbors had concerns about the process for getting the project approved and whether the view and parking easements are actually being observed.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The three buildings are at the heart of Miyagawa-cho, where geiko and maiko can be observed entering their ochaya teahouses for the night or turning up for morning performing arts training at the Kaburenjo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Inspectors observed a dead roach beneath the ice machine.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The idea behind this is to invoke the double-slit experiment, which demonstrates how light behaves as both a particle and a wave, depending on how it is observed.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Every move is quietly observed and silently judged.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Moreover, no damage to the red blood cells (hemolysis) was observed with full flow.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
During public comments, Eve Mazzarella said neighbors had concerns about the process for getting the project approved and whether the view and parking easements are actually being observed.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The three buildings are at the heart of Miyagawa-cho, where geiko and maiko can be observed entering their ochaya teahouses for the night or turning up for morning performing arts training at the Kaburenjo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Inspectors observed a dead roach beneath the ice machine.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
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Saturday’s nose win followed a neck victory over Chief Wallabee in last month’s Fountain of Youth Stakes.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The event included speakers and musical performances, followed by a march.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ellison celebrated the decision in a statement Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Forty days earlier, Bello had watched immigration agents arrest her mother at a routine green card appointment in downtown Sacramento.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a Nets team that has watched too many games slip in the same way, the early minutes of the fourth carried a familiar warning.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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After Monday’s victory, Sarah Graves reflected on winning one of the biggest games of her career in her hometown in front of family, friends and former coaches.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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El-Sayed's decision to use Piker as a surrogate reflected that calculation.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dieppa noted that about 17 million cars pass through Chamblee every month.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Four of the five occupants obeyed the officers’ commands and got out of the car, the release states.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Nuggets obeyed his orders for a handful of possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mohammad Hossein Fahmideh, a 13-year-old Basij soldier who destroyed an Iraqi tank by throwing himself under it and detonating a grenade belt, is widely commemorated as a hero by the government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, the brand also commemorated NASA’s Artemis I Mission with the Artemis Moon Doughnut, in addition to offering doughnuts during multiple supermoons and total solar eclipses over the years.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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