1
as in to obey
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 to celebrate
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 to watch
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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4
as in to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in to notice
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 to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
generally observes the suggestions of the experts regarding baby care
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In total, Gifford has trained around 50 people who have been observing at early polling locations across Nevada.
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David Gilbert, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
While Election Day is not a federal holiday, some states do observe it as a holiday.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Most recently, Taurasi has been involved in an awareness campaign for Eczema Awareness Month, which is also observed in October.
—Andy Frye, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Poll watchers are appointed to observe an election without disrupting the process or violating laws regarding voter privacy, per the U.S Election Assistance Commission.
—April Rubin, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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David Gilbert, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
While Election Day is not a federal holiday, some states do observe it as a holiday.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Most recently, Taurasi has been involved in an awareness campaign for Eczema Awareness Month, which is also observed in October.
—Andy Frye, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Poll watchers are appointed to observe an election without disrupting the process or violating laws regarding voter privacy, per the U.S Election Assistance Commission.
—April Rubin, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observe
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Pence did an important thing, obeying the Constitution rather than Trump.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Coy said that Hill only partially obeyed his commands and was hiding his right hand.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nelson Agholor #15 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals with Mark Andrews #89 during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium, in Baltimore, on Thursday.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This year, Toyota showcased an impressive set of 10 concept cars to celebrate the two pillars of adventure and performance.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Remove clocks from view to avoid watching the time pass.Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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For those who watched the latest episodes and couldn't get enough of the era's decadent decor, this Christmas tree theme is for you.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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In a common method, participants reflect on their own death, while control groups consider less threatening topics, like dental pain.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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That figure is reflected among all age groups, though 94% of Black voters above the age of 60 voted for Harris.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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If an ad for either candidate ran, nobody noticed it.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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If Lincoln had lost in 1860, or Reagan dismissed the Soviet threat, the American experiment might have ended, but most life on Earth wouldn’t have noticed.Bill Weir, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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During the rapprochement between China and the United States in the 1970s (which followed the split between China and the Soviet Union), North Korea hosted Soviet naval ships in its ports and allowed Soviet fighter jets to enter North Korean airspace.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Bucky Irving opened the fourth quarter with a 14-yard run on third-and-2, then followed that with a 12-yard touchdown dash past six defenders for the Bucs’ first lead of the game, 17-13.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Dallas and Denton are commemorating Día de los Muertos a little early this year.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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This holiday not only commemorates Prince’s legacy but also serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and equality, inviting the community to reflect on the complexities of their history and the resilience of those who fought for freedom.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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Los Angeles hardly made any moves to their team over the offseason and has been eying the upcoming trade deadline as a saving grace.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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So party strategists are eyeing the odds of seizing a Republican seat or two, to offset any Democratic losses.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Observe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observe. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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