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Recent Examples of bystander
At a community meeting on the night of July 29, the chief, who has lashed out at bystanders of the fight, bars for overserving and the media, criticized the city's portrayal on national news and how the fight has been used as political ammo.
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Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The standoff and shootout concluded around 3 p.m., and no officers or bystanders, including the woman and the baby, were injured in the incident.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025
In a photo and video captured by a bystander and shared on X of the April birthday stroll, Cruise walked next to de Armas with his hands behind his back.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Many bystanders hesitate to perform CPR or other life-saving measures due to fear of doing it incorrectly or freezing under pressure.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
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Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The standoff and shootout concluded around 3 p.m., and no officers or bystanders, including the woman and the baby, were injured in the incident.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025
In a photo and video captured by a bystander and shared on X of the April birthday stroll, Cruise walked next to de Armas with his hands behind his back.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Many bystanders hesitate to perform CPR or other life-saving measures due to fear of doing it incorrectly or freezing under pressure.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bystander
Noun
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Nishina asked the gathering of civilian scientists and military observers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bioethicists warn the risks are concerning The emphasis on charging ahead worries many observers.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two die-hard Chicago White Sox fans tied the knot on Saturday, Aug. 9, in front of thousands of spectators during the MLB team's home game against the Cleveland Guardians.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Kluger’s theory did appear to play out, as the paddock filled with spectators upon Lil Yachty’s arrival, hungry for a glimpse — maybe even a photo — of the young rapper.—
Olivia Petty,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many viewers will receive the service for free as part of their subscription to cable, satellite and most streaming services.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Only upon moving through the space does the viewer encounter the platformed sculpture in full–a deliberate staging that echoes Giacometti’s interest in perception and movement.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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