Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookers-on
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On Saturday, McIlroy repeatedly had to step away from his golf ball as spectators shouted obscenities and personal insults at the Irishman.—
Jenna West,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Where can spectators park for the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon?—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the Braves failed to gain traction by early summer, the consensus among baseball observers was that Snitker wouldn’t be fired during the season.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Carr has been far more activist than many observers expected, with his efforts seemingly aimed more at national networks, not stations.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The couple was also spotted enjoying drinks over the weekend and chatting with onlookers.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 8-year-old leapt into the ring bearing a black practice sword and called his stepfather, Joe Deaton, to meet his challenge, as onlookers at the nonprofit Folsom Renaissance Faire looked on.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Milwaukee Common Council members probed police officials over the department's pursuit policy, about two weeks after a police chase ended with three bystanders killed.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Video circulating on social media and geolocated by CNN appeared to show armed police officers shouting instructions at bystanders and worshippers inside the synagogue while pointing their weapons at a person lying on the ground.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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