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bystander

noun

ˈbī-ˌstan-dər

Definition of bystander

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 Michael Pretti, Alex's father, said this week that the family is still troubled by the bystander videos of the shooting. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Michael Pretti, Alex’s father, said this week that the family is still troubled by the bystander videos of the shooting. — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Instead of calling and waiting for medical responders, Antevy said a bystander should begin CPR immediately. — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 FalcoNet, meanwhile, has drawn criticism from advocacy groups concerned the technology is used to unconstitutionally track not only suspects but also innocent bystanders. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bystander

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Noun

The political hardball and outside money have left some observers weary.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
There were two--count 'em, two--stories bumping off the top of the front page Tuesday, both about election observers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of observer

Noun

Over the weekend, spectators gathered at Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Racecourse for an evening of horse racing, despite the fact that the track is barely three miles from the airport.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Hellerstein, known for a quirky independent streak and strict discipline in his courtroom, insisted spectators wear pandemic-era masks for more than two years after other judges stopped the practice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectator

Noun

The source notes that viewers often become emotionally invested in victims’ stories and want to see perpetrators held accountable, missing people found and unanswered questions resolved.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
The six-episode thriller paints an eerie image of small-town life in Newfoundland, and viewers are intrigued by the mystique of the striking Canadian backdrop.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

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