Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonparticipants
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Some observers view this awkward remark as a sign that Israel may eventually shift its position.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025 -
As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armored green train in Beijing on Tuesday, greeted by Chinese officials shaking his hand and leading him down a red carpet, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind him, smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The outdoor artificial surface will be replaced with a grass pitch, which will become the centrepiece with a new stand for around 500 spectators.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tens of thousands of spectators in Beijing looked on as the People’s Republic unveiled laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, and giant underwater drones alongside armored vehicles, tanks, and parading soldiers whose marching prowess put the rest of the world to shame.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But during a crisis, bystanders often struggle to find one nearby.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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When a World War II-era bomb is found buried under a London construction site, the authorities are determined to evacuate the throngs of innocent bystanders in the vicinity.—
Kevin Cassidy,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The onlookers got the chance to see one of the defining features of the whales — the lower right white jaw, the group said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Gone are the armies of assistants and trucks filled with clothing, or the crowds of onlookers hoping to catch a glimpse of a top model.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Nonparticipants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonparticipants. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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