OBSERVATIONS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

observations

noun

plural of observation

as in adherences

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 observations Here are some of my observations from two weeks of OTAs and a week of minicamp. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Here, that explosion is shown in blue from Chandra’s observations. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 4 July 2026 The researchers then tested whether the theory could explain the observations. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Using proxies for past weather and more recent observations, studies confirm that climate is warming. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 But observations from previous warming events offer clues about what could lie ahead if ocean temperatures remain elevated through the second half of the year. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Furthermore, the same observations found that GJ 3378b's orbital period is 21 days, not the 25 days that had originally been measured. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 July 2026 The comic was partially inspired by Tamaki’s observations of students during teaching at the New York City School of Visual Arts, or just small frustrations. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026 Swift’s mission could have naturally come to an end, but the NASA team wanted to try to extend its scientific observations since no ready replacement exists for the telescope — and test capabilities needed for future exploration. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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observances

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Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Handler and his son will not attend any five year memorial observances.

— Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 24 June 2026

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