nonparticipants

plural of nonparticipant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonparticipants
Noun
  • Sky observers say the Fourth of July is when the shortening of days becomes noticeably more rapid.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • Diarists and observers, including hymn writer John Newton and militia officers, often treated the event as an omen reflecting the gravity of the Revolution.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The trio in tiaras rode in the parade in an open convertible, waving to spectators.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
    Amir Hamja, Vogue, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Among the shootings was an incident in September in which two innocent bystanders were struck outside their home.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 June 2026
  • Tony says no bystanders were hurt and his deputies have only minor cuts and scrapes.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • On Thursday afternoon, onlookers couldn’t glean any information about this weekend’s festivities.
    Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
  • The stunt stunned onlookers and required police to shut down the streets surrounding the area.
    Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 2 July 2026
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“Nonparticipants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonparticipants. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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