Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookers-on
Noun
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Many spectators poked fun at the efforts of Chicago police to confiscate and collect BORGs in viral posts over the weekend.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Because they were still being booked by police, BPD did not provide detailed information about the types of arrests officers made during the event, which brought in hundreds of thousands of spectators to the Boston neighborhood.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Political distraction Some observers say anti-LGBTQ sentiment is home-grown, with that population used as a scapegoat to mask other problems.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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The ease with which Chalamet turned over a new leaf rankled some observers, but the scent of Marty was not so easily washed away.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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The city invited Rodríguez to the demolition in case some onlookers needed counseling.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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On what many onlookers credited with being the loudest night of the season, a kindergartner perhaps epitomized what many of this city’s oldest and most die-hard fans are finally feeling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The impact left the storefront heavily damaged, with bystanders approaching the scene to check on the situation.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Footage from bystanders showed police had cordoned off the scene and were directing beachgoers and drivers away from the area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Lookers-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookers-on. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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