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 greatest change was observed for women composers, whose employment has surged since 2007, when there were no women composers working across the top 100 movies. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Gullion has observed such grouse picking off nearly 50 buds per minute. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Speaking to the Guardian, Florida State University marine biologist Dean Grubbs noted that large fevers of cownose rays historically only went as far as the Chesapeake Bay, with just a few individuals observed farther north. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 Some experts have said the fluctuations, which were observed statewide, could be a sign of inconsistencies in the standardized tests between school years. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 Much of Spain was on alert Wednesday as temperatures climbed above 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) in many areas where the eclipse was observed. — Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The team observed that more male calls led to more confusion for the females. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 In the most extreme case observed, lateral movement occurred in just 27 seconds. — Jonathan Baker, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observed a large plume of smoke extending southward over the Pacific Ocean. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observed
  1. followed
  2. celebrated
  3. watched
  4. reflected
  5. noticed
  6. noted
  7. obeyed
  8. commemorated
Verb
  • Nuñez gave up a home run to Mike Yastrzemski in the seventh, and Austin Riley followed with one of his own, ultimately dooming the Mets.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Many routes through Orlias Gorge begin near Dion at the tiny chapel of Agios Konstantinos, followed by a short forest hike into the gorge.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of followed
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  • And here, wine is not just a commodity for drinking; it is shared, celebrated in events, and so deeply embedded in everyday life.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Vintage computer festivals bring collectors together This year more than 3,500 people attended the two-day Vintage Computer Festival in early August that celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apple, founded in 1976 in nearby Cupertino, Calif.
    — Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrated
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  • Meanwhile, Salaun, the WNBA’s frontrunner for Sixth Player of the Year, watched the game in street clothes after being ruled out with right knee soreness.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Only a few watched long enough and with sufficient patience to be rewarded with a full view of the brilliant spectacle.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of watched
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  • Growing interest is reflected in more demand for vintage computers in online marketplaces, Klein said.
    — Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The red blazer also reflected Emily’s evolving relationship with Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), Emily’s mentor.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reflected
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  • With the Maumelle High School football team split into position groups during practice, a player noticed there was movement inside his helmet.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The woman apparently noticed the surveillance camera, and ripped it off the shelf.
    — Ali Bauman, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticed
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  • The company’s lawyers noted that Banks had signed a standard waiver giving up creative control over the project.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Garnett noted in court that the government’s calculation of federal sentencing guidelines would call for a sentence of 24 to 30 years in prison.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of noted
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  • 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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  • This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The festival is commemorated by the world's roughly 200 million mainstream Shia.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of commemorated

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