OBSERVES Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

observes

verb

present tense third-person singular of observe

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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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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as in watches

to keep one's eyes on happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder

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blinks

as in reflects

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

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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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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 In Europe, co-productions between Japan and France have been the most common, but Ikeda observes that projects with Italy have also increased following the signing of an official Japan-Italy co-production treaty in 2024. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 As PennLive observes, the $10,000 scheme is an unusual attempt by a data center developer to smooth over opposition in a section of the country which is overwhelmingly opposed to the facilities. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Oct. 2026 Yes, Costco is open for business today, as Columbus Day isn't among the seven holidays the discount chain observes. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 The Navajo Nation in parts of Arizona is an exception to the current rule and observes daylight saving time, like its neighboring lands in New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 But, as Zirin observes, Zinn’s version of the American story was far from universally acclaimed. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026 As coach and consultant Deborah Grayson Riegel observes on the Harvard Business Review podcast, effective delegation is associated with greater productivity. — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 As Hitchcock observes, Roosevelt’s personal motivations and deepest convictions are notoriously difficult to parse. — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, eases oil sanctions and observes a Lebanon ceasefire. — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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October’s full moon follows September’s harvest moon, which marked when farmers would typically harvest their crops.

— Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
The orbit decides what follows In low Earth orbit, satellites encounter traces of the atmosphere.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

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Trinity Rodman, left, of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Girls U16 international friendly match between Germany and United States at Krandelstadion on September 14, 2017, in Wildeshausen, Germany.

— Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Returning after a six-year hiatus, the Gotham Audience Award celebrates films that transcend the screen to become defining cultural moments, capturing audiences’ attention through their impact, reach, and resonance.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrates

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The project also reflects the increasing importance of reliable manufacturing capacity in industries that depend on sophisticated electronic, sensing and space-related technologies.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
This roster also reflects The District’s appeal to brands expanding selectively — with Adam Lippes, Pucci, Altuzarra and Maison Francis Kurkdjian choosing it for their Texas debuts, alongside Biologique Recherche’s sole Texas residence.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of reflects

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Andrew Taylor-Parr, the image director for Comme des Garçons (who actually lives in the Barbican), notices the appeal of raw materials and strong form against the modern backdrop of visual noise and commercial polish.

— Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Officials urged anyone who notices suspicious signs of infestation to report them immediately.

— Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of notices

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Today, his hair cropped shorter and greying, Ingalbee notes that many of those towering, old growth trees, their bark cloaked in moss, have burned in recent wildfires.

— Kirk Siegler, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
The Exit Planning Institute notes a typical owner has around 80% of their net worth tied up in the business.

— Ron Smith, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of notes

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Because light obeys a superposition principle even under classical physics, this experimental breakthrough doesn’t imply that Schrödinger’s equation necessarily applies to objects 12,900 kilometers wide.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
It must be completely replaced with an agency that obeys the law and the Constitution.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of obeys

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Authorities said Maldonado Soriano was detained and arrested after officers discovered extensive damage to the limestone sculpture, which commemorates one of the most recognizable moments in American military history.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The tribute to the singer, who died a decade ago on Christmas, commemorates the upcoming 40th anniversary of his 1987 blockbuster debut solo album, Faith.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

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