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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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
The nation observes a day of mourning on Saturday, with government officials pausing their activities to show solidarity with the victims.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Commentary and opinions The response to the MacArthur Park drug epidemic just isn’t enough, columnist Steve Lopez observes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Yes; Indiana observes daylight saving time.
—Joey Garrison, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Matias Meyer, Canada) Matias Meyer observes and embodies the last days of Metis leader Louis Riel, the essential figure in Canadian history, with an undeniable Bressonian touch.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
The Navajo Nation observes Mountain Time.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
The United States Postal Service will not be operating Thursday as the agency observes Thanksgiving, a federal holiday.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
The Menendez brothers’ plea for clemency is a learning moment, observes Melissa Breger, a professor at Albany Law School.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
As the world observes, Germany’s steps to strengthen its defenses at home may set an example for other NATO countries facing a more unstable security situation.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2024
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Commentary and opinions The response to the MacArthur Park drug epidemic just isn’t enough, columnist Steve Lopez observes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Yes; Indiana observes daylight saving time.
—Joey Garrison, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Matias Meyer, Canada) Matias Meyer observes and embodies the last days of Metis leader Louis Riel, the essential figure in Canadian history, with an undeniable Bressonian touch.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
The Navajo Nation observes Mountain Time.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
The United States Postal Service will not be operating Thursday as the agency observes Thanksgiving, a federal holiday.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
The Menendez brothers’ plea for clemency is a learning moment, observes Melissa Breger, a professor at Albany Law School.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
As the world observes, Germany’s steps to strengthen its defenses at home may set an example for other NATO countries facing a more unstable security situation.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observes
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The audience follows the journey of pink soldier No-eul (Park Gyu-young).Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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The broader story so closely follows what came before, every slight alteration and minor development helps carries that much more consequence.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
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This unique and limited-edition whisky series celebrates the collaborative efforts of Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Warehouse and Samples Coordinator George Paterson.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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These include Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Comme des Garçons, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace, Vivienne Westwood and Yohji Yamamoto, in a vibrant documentary style film that embraces and celebrates their creativity, skill and innovation.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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His collaboration introduces the Commuter Capsule Collection, which reflects his dynamic approach to design, with an assist from MOFT.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This upward trend reflects an ongoing shift towards sustainable transportation options.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The festival of Chanukah commemorates the Maccabees’ victory over the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV, who had conquered Jerusalem and seized the Temple in his efforts to Hellenize Judea.Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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The show commemorates a personal scrapbook of photographs and text that Frank made for his first wife, Mary Lockspeiser.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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