observes

verb

present tense third-person singular of observe
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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4
as in reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion "I think you might be mistaken," he observed

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5
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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6
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 If her team observes similar findings in people, a next step would be to further test using the BNST as a screening method in clinical trials. — Marie Doyle, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 The film stays close to a fragile father daughter relationship and observes how denial shapes intimacy. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 Throughout the experience, the trio observes his connections, hosts challenges and decides which women are eliminated. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Anyone who observes suspicious activity is urged to contact the New York State Police immediately. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Mike Krukow shakes hands with Jackson Flora, the San Francisco Giants 1st pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, as Duane Kuiper observes at Oracle Park on July 29, 2026 in San Francisco, California. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The choice to select mostly women feels noteworthy, given that, as the Verge‘s reporting observes, women tend to view AI more negatively than men do. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 The aging millionaire boom is reshaping the real estate market, the Sotheby study observes. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Boyd’s insight was that whoever observes and orients better gets inside their opponent’s decision cycle and dictates the fight. — Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observes
  1. follows
  2. celebrates
  3. watches
  4. reflects
  5. notices
  6. notes
  7. obeys
  8. commemorates
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  • This follows a successful season 18 which delivered double-digit growth over the previous season and set a new franchise premiere viewership record.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Each meal follows a longevity menu of about 1,800 calories based on Palazzo Fiuggi’s Food as Medicine philosophy, developed by Michelin three-star chef Heinz Beck with the resort’s medical team.
    — Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • The section celebrates distinctive storytelling voices and cinematic perspectives from outside the United States.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Corporate America largely celebrates the visible tip of the iceberg—the public launch day, the closing bell or the press release.
    — Rachel Kule, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrates
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  • The music video opens with a shot of Kidman, 59, wearing sunglasses and smoking a cigarette, exiting a car as Troye watches through a cafe window.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • When a fan sees an idol’s skin, watches a routine, studies a product list, compares ingredients and sees creators repeat the same steps, the product is no longer an isolated SKU.
    — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of watches
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  • For some Lincoln residents, however, the vandalism reflects broader concerns about how the technology is being used.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Premier League’s managerial revolution Nine new managers begin this Premier League campaign, an unprecedented number that reflects the change in playing styles in the division and a move away from Guardiola-style football.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reflects
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  • Catherine notices this and kindly keeps talking with her to help keep her comfortable.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Stuart goes outside and notices the front porch welcome mat is trying to communicate with him.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of notices
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  • For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Should the show be renewed — though it is categorized as a limited series — Stapley notes the core question of who Lucky can be after walking away from her con artist ways would likely be explored.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of notes
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  • The human brain is a physical object, composed of biological material that obeys the laws that govern the rest of the universe, computers included.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Nietzsche says somewhere that the illusion of willpower rests on our tendency to identify with the part of our soul that commands, not the part that obeys.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
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  • Arbaeen commemorates the beheading of Imam Hussein in 680 in the Battle of Karbala, when the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed was killed in a dispute over who should become the heir to the faith's founder.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The annual event commemorates the July 26, 1953, assault led by brothers Fidel and Raúl Castro on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in Cuba’s eastern region.
    — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
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