observers

plural of observer
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 For evening observers, this apparition has been more frustrating than triumphant, with Venus lingering low in the glow of twilight instead of climbing into a commanding position. Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Mundubile has alleged irregularities and election observers have also reported inflated vote tallies and improper administration. Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 In recent years, the Angels’ decisions in drafting and development have mystified outside observers. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Online, many trial observers seized on those gaps, claiming Clancy was failed by a system that expected an unstable patient to carry her critical information from one provider to the next. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 In addition, the Iranian government has suppressed anti-government riots and protests with deadly force and arbitrary arrests and detention, according to human rights observers. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Sullivan spoke with attorneys at sidebar about the request, but the discussion was inaudible to observers in the courtroom at Plymouth Superior Court. Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 But unofficial estimates by outside observers place the price tag of renovating the temple at more than $2 billion. Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The Justice Department sent observers during the state’s primary election this month. Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • The holdout The crowds of journalists and spectators became increasingly restless throughout the days of deliberations, testing the patience of staff at the Plymouth trial courthouse, a pristine legal complex surrounded by quiet fields and farmland.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The structure sits across Stadium Drive from Hornet Stadium and is the main parking facility for spectators.
    Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Opening this episode with a flashback from three years earlier is a clever reminder to viewers about where this corporate initiative started, and the arc feels uncannily like that of Silicon Valley writ large.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Some viewers used screenshots of the offer to accuse JapanLA of gouging.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Again, police reviewed surveillance and spoke with witnesses as Crowder was moving back and forth between stores, Pobokhian said.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • After talking to witnesses and using Flock cameras, police identified a suspect vehicle, described as a gray Ford F-150 pickup truck with a California vanity license plate.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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