nonparticipants

noun

plural of nonparticipant
as in observers

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  1. observers
  2. spectators
  3. bystanders
  4. onlookers
Noun
  • But the project, which is supported by the Tibetan government, has also raised concerns among international observers.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The burn lasted approximately 14 seconds, and was visible to observers in South Africa.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Definition of observers
Noun
  • An efficient steward initially stopped his progress to the sound of loud boos from the 5,289 spectators who had paid $A15 (£8; $10) for the privilege to attend.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • In the mid-20th century, horse racing drew more spectators than even the national pastime of baseball.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of spectators
Noun
  • The suspect appeared to be trying to attack one woman before bystanders rushed in to provide aid.
    — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Authorities said the suspect then attacked bystanders with a machete.
    — Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
Definition of bystanders
Noun
  • When discussing stories like Gilson’s online, Lee encourages onlookers to swap judgment for compassion.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • But no onlookers have been able to see the restoration of the Kennedy Center’s original name for themselves, which has frustrated some visitors as well as members of Congress.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of onlookers
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“Nonparticipants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonparticipants. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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