observe
verb (used with object)
to see, watch, perceive, or notice.
have been observing
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present perfect progressiveof observe.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"Weather satellites have been observing the ocean surface for years," said Lenain.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2026
Records show that humans have been observing the red monster for millenia, and have even noticed its change in brightness over that time.
From Space Scoop ● Aug. 20, 2025
People have been observing birds singing and calling since there were people.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 19, 2022
For more than a decade, scientists have been observing corals that have survived bleaching, even when others have died on the same reef.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2021
I am not ungallant, while I have been silent, I have been observing, and have delayed my remarks in order that they might have the benefit of the largest experience I could command.
From Three Months of My Life by J. F. Foster
