spectate
verb
spec·tate
ˈspek-ˌtāt 
spectated; spectating
: to be present as a spectator (as at a sports event)
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This week alone, the NBA playoffs, the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Italian Open are happening in tandem—meaning there is tons of spectating going on.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The risks of competing — and even spectating — in extreme heat are serious.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Want to spectate but also have a seat, get a bite to eat?
Many businesses along the course have planned early hours or special events during the Pig.
—Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The six-episode season picks up from Season 2’s bloody conclusion, with Gi-hun continuing to play deadly games alongside the surviving players, while VIPs return to spectate the battles.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The risks of competing — and even spectating — in extreme heat are serious.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Want to spectate but also have a seat, get a bite to eat?
Many businesses along the course have planned early hours or special events during the Pig.
—Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The six-episode season picks up from Season 2’s bloody conclusion, with Gi-hun continuing to play deadly games alongside the surviving players, while VIPs return to spectate the battles.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
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“Spectate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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