empiricists

noun

plural of empiricist
as in observers

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  1. observers
  2. researchers
Noun
  • But some investors and observers point to the product's internal leverage as a cause for concern and controversy.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of observers
Noun
  • The pattern was quite different when researchers looked at waist circumference.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The episode comes as Netanyahu faces a difficult reelection campaign, with roughly 20% of voters remaining undecided, many of whom are disillusioned Likud voters, according to pollsters and researchers cited by Reuters.
    — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of researchers
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“Empiricists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empiricists. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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