spectate
verb
spec·tate
ˈspek-ˌtāt 
spectated; spectating
: to be present as a spectator (as at a sports event)
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Cruise could also be spotted spectating numerous events at the Paris games over the last two weeks, including Simone Biles’ electrifying gymnastics performances.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2024
For those spectating at a speed climbing event, a moment’s distraction can prove costly.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay The North Shore is known for its world-class competitions at Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach—no doubt incredible feats to spectate, but downright dangerous, even for seasoned pros.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024
Nicole Kidman brought her family along on Tuesday to spectate the women’s gymnastics final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 31 July 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2024
For those spectating at a speed climbing event, a moment’s distraction can prove costly.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay The North Shore is known for its world-class competitions at Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach—no doubt incredible feats to spectate, but downright dangerous, even for seasoned pros.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024
Nicole Kidman brought her family along on Tuesday to spectate the women’s gymnastics final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 31 July 2024
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“Spectate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectate. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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