observe
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
They also observe that Waterhouse has also never been in a public-markets facing role and will be located in the U.K., far from CSL’s core manufacturing and major markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
It will also observe the planet's other moon, Deimos, although it will not land on it.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
The previously known jet is aimed toward Earth, making it appear exceptionally bright and relatively easy to observe.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
We know it’s ho-hum to observe that there’s too much money in campaigns.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
My hands shake a little from having her observe me so closely.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
![]()
To investigate Masaya's underground activity, the researchers analyzed measurements collected by the Sentinel-1 satellite, which observes the volcano approximately once every 12 days.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
“These responses are necessarily assumptions,” observes economist Jeffrey L. Hoopes of the University of North Carolina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Alito is especially skilled in bringing together five justices for a majority on some of the Court’s most difficult and contentious issues,” she observes.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
From such lows, the median rally into year-end has been 10%, Rubner observes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
“That’s another thing that makes Truman Drama different,” Robby observes.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
![]()
Asked about the North's loudspeaker claims, Jang said "routine maintenance work" had been observed even before it had issued its latest statements.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Researchers observed no significant complications, either immediately afterward or during the follow-up period.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Even when heavy seasonal rains increase the flow of water and occasionally wash a few snails out through the cave opening, they have not been observed in nearby streams.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
This “suggests that factors related to cancer detection, screening, and diagnostic practices may contribute to some of the observed increases,” the University of Iowa study says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
One newspaper editor had sagely, if cynically, observed that “the usual custom is for the capital of new empires to be selected by the whim or caprice of a despot.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
![]()
“People observing have a clearer sense of ‘this is for me, I’m that person,’” Kirmayer said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
That approach involves observing large numbers of galaxies and extrapolating the results to determine how much helium existed before later generations of stars altered their chemical composition.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
But it’s also worth observing: He may be completely honest about how he has zero interest in running for president next year.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
With its first images and measurements already demonstrating promising performance, Sentinel-3C is on its way to becoming another important tool for observing Earth's oceans, landscapes, ice sheets, and atmosphere as the planet continues to change.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
But watching, I cannot help observing that beneath his defiance is fear.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing observe
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Memorial Day Words
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word