observed

verb

past tense of observe
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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3
as in watched
to keep one's eyes on happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder

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4
as in reflected
to make a statement of one's opinion "I think you might be mistaken," he observed

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5
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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6
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 massacre became a defining moment in the struggle against apartheid, with March 21 now observed in South Africa as Human Rights Day, a public holiday. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Information for the charges came from multiple sources, including citizen informants, who had observed Wolff hunting on their property, observations made by wardens while on patrol, and surveillance. — David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 According to data the agency's investigators observed, the plane entered the rainy area and flew to the right, then climbed to about 26,525 feet above sea level. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Here some level of hybridization has been observed between the two species. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Almost all participants reported side effects, with severe side effects observed in 54% of individuals. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Such behavior has previously been seen in animals including chimpanzees, pigs, and dolphins, who have been observed teaching family members how to get food with different types of tools. — Isabel Gil, Scientific American, 3 Sep. 2026 Bernstein noted that a series of 20 to 30 percent price cuts observed at Gucci could support near-term growth at Kering. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The post coincided with National Dog Day, which is observed annually on August 26 to recognize the contribution of dogs to society and encourage adoption from rescue shelters. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
  1. followed
  2. celebrated
  3. watched
  4. reflected
  5. noticed
  6. noted
  7. obeyed
  8. commemorated
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  • Crude-tanker stocks have led the rally, up 120% year-to-date, followed by car carriers, gas carriers and dry-bulk shippers, Lloyd's data show.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Officers followed the sounds of the gunfire to another floor, where a smoky haze limited their visibility.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of followed
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  • To cap the most chaotic week of his managerial career, Joe Espada celebrated his 51st birthday on Sunday.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The family of four embraced and celebrated Scheffler’s accomplishment, which came with a $10 million check.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrated
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  • Behind that enormous loss are families who watched savings disappear and people who trusted the wrong investment pitch.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Young readers who watched Wuthering Heights earlier this year and thought Margot Robbie’s bratty, lovestruck Cathy had to be the most difficult Cathy in literature are in for a rude awakening this fall.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of watched
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  • Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This was reflected both in the administration’s statements and actions against the SPLC.
    — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of reflected
Verb
  • Kelce’s confirmation comes after fans noticed a framed photo from his and Swift’s wedding showing the couple holding a fluffy white puppy.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking with Sharp and Fabrizio, Sandra Kalander noticed their discernable sincerity in wanting to identify the victim and recognize their humanity, despite the time that had passed.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticed
Verb
  • Gruber noted that five elementary schools in his area have closed in the past nine years.
    — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Warsh noted that in the past year, 54% of goods and services tracked by the government have seen price increases of 3% or higher.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of noted
Verb
  • If the early universe obeyed this rule, our modern cosmos would be devoid of substance, just energy fields rippling eternally through emptiness.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As her cabin took on water, Chloe Childress had obeyed Camp Mystic’s one directive to shelter in place.
    — Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Definition of obeyed
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  • In 2022, Parton herself commemorated her first appearance on the beloved Disney Channel series.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Oak Lawn Public Library commemorated the village’s memorial to the tragedy with a visit from its creator.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of commemorated

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“Observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observed. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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