as in spectators
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 observers
Most observers would say that this version of Bentancur was not quite as effective as the one seen under Antonio Conte, more able to cover ground in the middle and drive Tottenham forward.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to pick her was viewed by some political observers as a way to appeal to voters who are members of or affiliated with labor organizations.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Vance 'could be a bridge builder' Political observers say the person who may be most affected by the imbroglio is JD Vance, who has made faith part of his political persona.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Some observers predicted that McCaughey’s lawsuit will not be successful.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Even the most astute and careful observers can’t say for sure how the models will develop.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Neighbors and other observers in the area blew whistles, honked horns and yelled outrage, with some recording the detention from a distance, but the agents — wearing military-style fatigues and equipment — got the 57-year-old into a vehicle and drove away.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
For observers in Europe, Africa and western Asia, Apophis will appear for one night only.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to pick her was viewed by some political observers as a way to appeal to voters who are members of or affiliated with labor organizations.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Vance 'could be a bridge builder' Political observers say the person who may be most affected by the imbroglio is JD Vance, who has made faith part of his political persona.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Some observers predicted that McCaughey’s lawsuit will not be successful.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Even the most astute and careful observers can’t say for sure how the models will develop.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Neighbors and other observers in the area blew whistles, honked horns and yelled outrage, with some recording the detention from a distance, but the agents — wearing military-style fatigues and equipment — got the 57-year-old into a vehicle and drove away.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
For observers in Europe, Africa and western Asia, Apophis will appear for one night only.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
Noun
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In court filings, the Newton Police Department has disputed the allegations, saying officers responded to multiple calls about roughly 100 spectators at Heartbreak Hill who were impeding the race.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Admission is free for spectators.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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As in the less conclusive first season, it feels engineered to deliver the characters to happy, or relatively happy, endings, and to send viewers out not regretting their investment of time.—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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While the decisions may come as a surprise to viewers, Netflix leadership has long maintained that renewals hinge on performance.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Officials could not previously prosecute Garcia Moran for assault and battery due to uncooperative witnesses who feared coming to court, citing the presence of immigration enforcement agents lurking around Virginia courthouses.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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No fingerprints, no witnesses, no murder weapon.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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