1
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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2
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
Some surprising observations included an 18% percent lower risk of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and a 12% lower chance of Alzheimer's.
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Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
For the moment, here are five observations from immediately after the Divisional Round win in KC:
1.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
And of course, there will be many more solemn observations, including church services and memorials.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025
Earlier this week, field observations recorded fountain heights reaching up to 330 feet, though activity has since moderated, according to USGS.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
For the moment, here are five observations from immediately after the Divisional Round win in KC:
1.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
And of course, there will be many more solemn observations, including church services and memorials.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2025
Earlier this week, field observations recorded fountain heights reaching up to 330 feet, though activity has since moderated, according to USGS.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
Noun
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Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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All in all, a perfect storm for a disaster The accident drew national attention.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By ensuring consistent adherence to legal frameworks, the bill promotes accountability and strengthens enforcement across these sectors.—
Chris Felder,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors are tasked with ensuring adherence to these policies, with significant implications for state and local jurisdictions resistant to federal immigration mandates.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Dawn Pollard has been in the process of setting up a nonprofit, Pearls of Life that her husband plans to speak free of charge through to raise awareness.—
Graham Womack,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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By sharing her story, Gold helped bring awareness to a subject that hadn't previously been spoken about openly.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The state would conduct audits on businesses to ensure compliance with those requirements, something that Albritton was opposed to.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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The executive order can instigate the name change, but compliance is another issue.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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If the package ends up on a somewhat deflated, flat note of despair the fault lies more with history and probably deadline pressure to get the film finished for Sundance, missing out on the most recent hostage releases.—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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Often considered an inward-looking nationalist or even isolationist in his first term, Trump has been sounding these notes of aggression and expansion quite a bit lately.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a nationwide first, schools across New York are closed on Wednesday in observance of the Lunar New Year.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Still, Monday’s dual observances will unfold in ordinary ways.—
Clyde McGrady,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Teach your child mindfulness skills Another effective way to pause and cool off is by practicing mindfulness.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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Yet in moments of great trauma, practicing mindfulness can be particularly challenging.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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But hamstrung, now, by rigid and top-down directives that prioritize ideological conformity over practical solutions, local politicians are ill equipped to tackle the mounting pressures of fiscal insolvency and unemployment.—
Jude Blanchette,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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If the system falls into the high-risk category, demand a compliance roadmap specifying steps for conformity assessments, whether conducted internally or by an external body.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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