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as in participating
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as in aware
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as in observation
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as in obeying
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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as in celebrating
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 watching
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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as in reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in noticing
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 following
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 observing
Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s arguably the best time to see it, but the observing window will be short — the comet will set only about 15 minutes after sunset.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Viewers should take precautions with solar viewing glasses or other protective methods, as normal sunglasses are not safe for observing the sun during any eclipse.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Particularly, multiple observing angles provided entire coverage of Charon’s northern hemisphere.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
Jewish people may spend this day fasting, attending synagogue or observing the holiday in other ways.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s arguably the best time to see it, but the observing window will be short — the comet will set only about 15 minutes after sunset.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Viewers should take precautions with solar viewing glasses or other protective methods, as normal sunglasses are not safe for observing the sun during any eclipse.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Particularly, multiple observing angles provided entire coverage of Charon’s northern hemisphere.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
Jewish people may spend this day fasting, attending synagogue or observing the holiday in other ways.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
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Whenever possible, athletic trainers should be on the sidelines to support student-athletes, Master said, and athletes should be aware of concussion symptoms in themselves and their teammates and seek care right away.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Relay's latest Cash Flow Compass report found that 91% of business owners and managers are having cash flow issues, and 42% are not aware of it.Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article BOULDER — Initial observations from CU’s 49-24 win over Utah in Big 12 action at Folsom Field on Saturday.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Newsletter Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Britney Spears is celebrating self-love in her latest social media post.Becca Longmire, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Last, recognizing and celebrating achievements, especially during challenging times, boosts morale and builds a resilient team.Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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While the committee deliberations are not made public, the number of Broadway venues participating in light dimmings is generally viewed as reflecting the honoree’s influence, career span and even how recent a Broadway career has been.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Films in the program are under 40 minutes in length and represent excellence in storytelling and execution in narrative or documentary formats, reflecting unique insight into LGBTQIA+ themes, issues, or ideas.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Southport has extended its deadline to consummate a business combination to September 30, 2025, following stockholder approval of the Third Extension Amendment Proposal and the Redemption Limitation Amendment Proposal.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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On September 16, 2024, Bayview Acquisition Corp extended the deadline for completing its initial business combination to June 19, 2025, following a shareholder vote.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In an accompanying statement also released Thursday, the firm outlined a list of new rules geared at ensuring similar problems don’t happen again.Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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Other highlights include a living room hosting French doors spilling out to a Juliette balcony and an adjacent kitchen outfitted with Carrara marble countertops, custom glass-front cabinetry, high-end appliances, and an accompanying breakfast bar.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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In stage one the car is controlled remotely by a watchful parent.Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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An oncologist who, in the face of this much evidence, shrugged and proposed watchful waiting as the best therapy would not be an optimist.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Customers would receive a special hat and pin commemorating the season.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
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Isaac, who always felt like an outsider in life, is now furious that his contemporary Alexander Hamilton has everything from money to a book to a musical commemorating him.Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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