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someone who sees or watches something
  • observers of the boxing match seemed to be divided as to who won

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The first known use of observer was circa 1550

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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observer. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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