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
Indeed, attempts to muffle criticism have backfired, some observers believe.
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Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
All that instability, observers and advocates say, make the presence of outside observers even more important.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Student activists and some observers said they were attacked by Vucic's supporters, some of whom were masked.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Many longtime observers believe forcing the lowest seeds to cannibalize themselves in the opening round would strip the main event of its charm and that the mediocre teams from the heavyweight leagues should fill the 12 opening round matchups.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The comet is expected to be visible in the predawn sky for observers in the Northern Hemisphere through much of the month, with April 17 highlighted as one of the best opportunities to spot it.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Their entry into the conflict represents an escalation that could further destabilize the region and global markets, observers note.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Following a trial described by international observers as a kangaroo court, they were sentenced to death on October 31, 1995.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
In modern-day Japan, the people who have the time and disposable income to pick up a book as thick as Sisters in Yellow are always going to be observers.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
All that instability, observers and advocates say, make the presence of outside observers even more important.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Student activists and some observers said they were attacked by Vucic's supporters, some of whom were masked.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Many longtime observers believe forcing the lowest seeds to cannibalize themselves in the opening round would strip the main event of its charm and that the mediocre teams from the heavyweight leagues should fill the 12 opening round matchups.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The comet is expected to be visible in the predawn sky for observers in the Northern Hemisphere through much of the month, with April 17 highlighted as one of the best opportunities to spot it.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Their entry into the conflict represents an escalation that could further destabilize the region and global markets, observers note.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Following a trial described by international observers as a kangaroo court, they were sentenced to death on October 31, 1995.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
In modern-day Japan, the people who have the time and disposable income to pick up a book as thick as Sisters in Yellow are always going to be observers.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
Noun
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Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to descend on the Space Coast this week for a chance to witness something that has not happened since last century.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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With 5,200 delegates at the Series Mania Forum, its industry area, and 110,000 spectators, 2026’s edition did nothing to dent the status of Series Mania as Europe’s biggest and most important TV festival.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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Belber said the event traditionally stimulates the local economy, bringing visitors into hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops, not to mention the prestige of highlighting the city of Albany in a tournament that draws international broadcast viewers.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Arlington police said witnesses told them a fight broke out and someone started shooting.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Goldberg said even witnesses who observed the same incident walked away with different interpretations.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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