observe
verb (used with object)
to see, watch, perceive, or notice.
observing
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present participleof observe.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Knutti agreed that this was a good example of how satellite data could potentially be used for "systematic observing systems for disaster prevention that could save hundreds or thousands of lives".
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Until now, directly observing this proposed mechanism had proved difficult.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
“What we’re observing is actually tides that are ... 4 to 6 inches above predicted. And that’s quite a bit,” said Jeremy Smith, a coastal engineer with the California Coastal Commission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
But observing 25th anniversaries is something we do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
But watching, I cannot help observing that beneath his defiance is fear.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
