OBSERVED Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

observed

verb

past tense of observe

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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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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as in watched

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

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as in reflected

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

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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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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 While scientists haven’t directly observed it before, dark matter produces unseen effects on objects in the universe, similar to those produced by visible matter. — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The post coincided with National Dog Day, which is observed annually on August 26 to recognize the contribution of dogs to society and encourage adoption from rescue shelters. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Psychologist Katie Witkiewitz observed in an APA Speaking of Psychology interview that people are increasingly choosing not to drink as a group, and that the communal nature of that choice carries real weight. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 The helium implanted into the lunar regolith was released at the same temperatures that scientists have observed helium-3 being released from rocks returned by Apollo astronauts. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Davies observed, however, that most of us aren’t very good at learning our lesson; by the next time your friends invite you for spritzes, the memory of suffering is likely to have faded. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 Following the purchase, Alaska began abiding by the same calendar date as the United States rather than Russia, which at the time observed the Julian calendar, falling 12 days behind the US's Gregorian calendar. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Police had said if the man was observed, not to approach him and to call 911 immediately. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The trial found similar benefits to those observed by Snyder’s team; these included heightened libido and a modest improvement to mood. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

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The announcement followed Tilbury’s 2022 appointment as the trust’s ambassador for enterprise and coincided with its 50th anniversary gala, held in New York.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Her parents, Dana and Barb Smith, soon followed, buying a house in Billings near their daughter’s home.

— Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of followed

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Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
This was reflected both in the administration’s statements and actions against the SPLC.

— Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of reflected

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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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In 2022, Parton herself commemorated her first appearance on the beloved Disney Channel series.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Oak Lawn Public Library commemorated the village’s memorial to the tragedy with a visit from its creator.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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