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as in attention
a state of being aware
it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observation
Attempting these kinds of observations on the Earth requires constant maintenance and cleaning to remove radio interference and have essentially sunk all attempts to measure the dark ages.
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ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
Rabier said there has been a reduction in the number of observations shared by the U.S. since March, including a roughly 10 percent decline from weather balloons that collect data on temperature, humidity, and wind patterns.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
At one point, a friend leaned in to make an observation.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Meteor and fireball observation networks Our research team used the Earth’s atmosphere as our detector.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
Rabier said there has been a reduction in the number of observations shared by the U.S. since March, including a roughly 10 percent decline from weather balloons that collect data on temperature, humidity, and wind patterns.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
At one point, a friend leaned in to make an observation.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Meteor and fireball observation networks Our research team used the Earth’s atmosphere as our detector.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observation
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Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Allergies can also cause a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis that requires immediate medical attention.—
Breanne Hayes Haney,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The new monitor’s report, made public Friday, heaped praise on the department’s consent decree adherence between July 1 – Dec. 31, 2024.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Just as political leaders are incentivized to prioritize performance over governance, business leaders must be wary of systems that reward visibility, short-term wins, or rigid adherence to outdated strategies.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Our days in Lebanon were filled with uncertainty, violence and the constant awareness that life could drastically change in an instant.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The groups also plan assemblies and special events, including, for example, a week of activities themed around mental health awareness.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video The focus of the new commission, which took office in December, is also more on the compliance of Big Tech companies with the law than on potential high fines in the billions of Euros, officials said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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As data marketplaces operate across international borders, businesses must navigate a patchwork of privacy laws and compliance requirements.—
Ashutosh Synghal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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As his recruitment post notes, small businesses may well be disproportionately harmed by the tariffs and thus are the perfect plaintiffs.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Goldman Sachs economists told clients in a Sunday note the probability of a recession stood at 45%.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Held in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Hands Around the Courthouse event brings together community members, legal professionals and child advocates to spotlight the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, the release stated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The victim’s name has not been released pending his formal identification and notification of his next of kin by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, which was closed Monday in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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By focusing on one specific activity rather than general leisure, the study revealed how knitting promotes mindfulness, sparks creativity and even encourages social connection — whether through community groups or online forums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Urge surfing is a mindfulness tool used to help people with addictions cope with cravings without acting on them.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Their entire suburban community onscreen is built upon the mundanity of conformity, complete with Janice’s job at a Big Lots-adjacent big box retailer and her husband’s penchant for drinking beers alone at Sizzlin’ Sallies.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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In confidential interviews, students voiced deep frustration that their academic experience is being eclipsed by ideological imperatives, with many lamenting the intrusion of political conformity into spaces meant for intellectual and professional growth.—
Kevin Waldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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