as in observer
someone who sees or watches something bystanders rushed to help the victim of the mugging

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Recent Examples of bystander From arm’s length a bystander might mistake the Motorola Watch Fit for an Apple Watch, not least because its activity display owes a debt to Apple's Activity Rings, but this is ultimately a much simpler, lower-maintenance watch. Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 The victim escaped and contacted law enforcement with the help of a bystander. Dylan Gentile, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025 Authorities credit the quick thinking and bravery of the bystanders with preventing a potential tragedy. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025 The Football Association, still commonly described as English football’s governing body, has become content to be a mere bystander. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bystander
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Noun
  • Some observers, trying to make sense of Trump’s behavior, have tried to put his policies firmly back in the box of great-power competition.
    Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
  • According to Vatican observers and bookmakers, the following candidates have the strongest odds.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Historically, spectators have felt that field events don't receive the same amount of media attention as running events.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • During subsequent performances, spectators took in the music from boats and rafts on the water.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Morning and night, as viewers turn in for their lifestyle news, political commentary or local happenings, they'll be met with a fresh set of faces across the networks.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • What times should viewers look for smoke during the conclave?
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2025

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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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