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

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Recent Examples of observer Some observers worry that, if the government is weakened further, the military will move to solidify control. Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 The announcement, made during the organization’s board meeting Monday, came as a surprise to observers and wasn’t mentioned in its agenda. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025 Most observers believe that refers to Senate Bill 53, which requires some AI developers to publicize their safety protocols, per Politico. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 The company paused development of the project in Mount Pleasant during the spring, a move that caused some concern among observers. Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for observer
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Noun
  • That being said, economists are already warning spectators against relying too heavily on private sector data in a potential void of reporting during the government shutdown.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Those who stuck around on a dreary afternoon witnessed Bradley walk up to a spectator along the 18th fairway and ask to borrow his American flag.
    Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • The video has touched viewers deeply, sparking an outpouring of emotions online.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Without giving anything away, the first season ends on a note that is likely to leave viewers wanting more, and that’s exactly the intent.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observer. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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