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
Industry observers expect contract discussions to resurface in 2026, potentially as early as the second half of the year, according to The Korea Herald.
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Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In response, the Iranian authorities launched a brutal crackdown on protests, according to observers.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Organizers stressed that legal observers are there to witness and document, not to negotiate with agents or to obstruct.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
But other observers, including consumer and environmental advocates, called the move a rare and troubling intervention by the governor in the dealings of a body that is largely independent from the executive branch.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Yamagami’s sister’s testimony was, as measured by the number of weeping observers, the emotional apex of the trial.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Another is to orient the satellites' components so that observers on the ground do not see the sunlit sides.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In response, the Iranian authorities launched a brutal crackdown on protests, according to observers.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Organizers stressed that legal observers are there to witness and document, not to negotiate with agents or to obstruct.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
But other observers, including consumer and environmental advocates, called the move a rare and troubling intervention by the governor in the dealings of a body that is largely independent from the executive branch.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Yamagami’s sister’s testimony was, as measured by the number of weeping observers, the emotional apex of the trial.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Another is to orient the satellites' components so that observers on the ground do not see the sunlit sides.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
Noun
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But unfortunately for the paying customers who watched at Target Center, those big names were also spectators watching in street clothes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As spectators, we are cursed to be onlookers — powerless to help, despite our desire to.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The video quickly went viral, reaching over 2 million views with many viewers assuming the image was authentic.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Footage of the shooting has divided viewers, with finger-pointing over who was the aggressor and who was the victim.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, some witnesses told police that the dispute between Holmes and the supplier had been resolved.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although multiple witnesses reported seeing a shark near where Fox disappeared, the coroner did not officially confirm a shark bite until Thursday.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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