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
Some observers view this awkward remark as a sign that Israel may eventually shift its position.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armored green train in Beijing on Tuesday, greeted by Chinese officials shaking his hand and leading him down a red carpet, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind him, smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Jamaicans are headed to the polls on Wednesday as Prime Minister Andrew Holness vies for a third consecutive term in what observers expect will be a close general election.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
With the film’s ongoing momentum showing no signs of stopping, many industry observers are now speculating that KPop Demon Hunters could score two Oscar nominations—one for Best Animated Feature and one for Best Original Song—and maybe even at least one Oscar win.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some observers raised questions about the timing of the flyover.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Many observers have interpreted Hamas’s immediate endorsement as a sign of weakness, if not desperation.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Into the mix are their best friends, lawyer Barry (Andy Samberg) and his wife Amy (Kate McKinnon), who mostly are observers of the wilting Roses but with just the right touch of sympathy and advice.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Later, regular court observers said this was a quiet day in court.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armored green train in Beijing on Tuesday, greeted by Chinese officials shaking his hand and leading him down a red carpet, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind him, smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Jamaicans are headed to the polls on Wednesday as Prime Minister Andrew Holness vies for a third consecutive term in what observers expect will be a close general election.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
With the film’s ongoing momentum showing no signs of stopping, many industry observers are now speculating that KPop Demon Hunters could score two Oscar nominations—one for Best Animated Feature and one for Best Original Song—and maybe even at least one Oscar win.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some observers raised questions about the timing of the flyover.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Many observers have interpreted Hamas’s immediate endorsement as a sign of weakness, if not desperation.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Into the mix are their best friends, lawyer Barry (Andy Samberg) and his wife Amy (Kate McKinnon), who mostly are observers of the wilting Roses but with just the right touch of sympathy and advice.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Later, regular court observers said this was a quiet day in court.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
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The outdoor artificial surface will be replaced with a grass pitch, which will become the centrepiece with a new stand for around 500 spectators.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tens of thousands of spectators in Beijing looked on as the People’s Republic unveiled laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, and giant underwater drones alongside armored vehicles, tanks, and parading soldiers whose marching prowess put the rest of the world to shame.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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For those viewers questioning why Kendra Licari virtually harassed her own daughter, the answer is not made entirely clear in the documentary, Borgman explained in the interview.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Were there conversations viewers didn’t get to see?—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These witnesses pointed to China’s recent progress, including a crew vehicle abort-system test in June, a Long March 10 rocket static fire in August, and a moon lander demonstration, as evidence of a systematic push toward the lunar surface.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This data, too, was attacked by Paqueta’s witnesses, with Bob Scott, a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, observing that low probability events are relatively commonplace in football.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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