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
At least, that’s all Manning did during the 35-minute practice window opened to the various reporters, cameramen and other interested observers.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
One of the key pieces of evidence came from Bocos’s photographs on iNaturalist, a public biodiversity platform used by wildlife observers worldwide.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Many observers were taken aback by his haughty tone, hypermasculine preoccupation with domination, giddiness about violence and casual attitude toward death.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, Fuentes — while keeping up his antisemitism — has staked out positions that some observers have found surprising.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet for many observers, given Israel’s accelerating defiance of international norms and the world’s growing willingness to say so, the threshold may already have been crossed.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Many observers initially viewed Collier and Stewart’s endeavor as a direct competitor to the WNBA, but Collier isn’t looking to build a rival league as much as a healthier overall ecosystem for her sport.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Mojtaba, analysts and observers said, was a key figure shaping the crackdown.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
For Iran observers, his influence behind the scenes was unmistakable, even without holding a senior formal position.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
One of the key pieces of evidence came from Bocos’s photographs on iNaturalist, a public biodiversity platform used by wildlife observers worldwide.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Many observers were taken aback by his haughty tone, hypermasculine preoccupation with domination, giddiness about violence and casual attitude toward death.
—Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, Fuentes — while keeping up his antisemitism — has staked out positions that some observers have found surprising.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet for many observers, given Israel’s accelerating defiance of international norms and the world’s growing willingness to say so, the threshold may already have been crossed.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Many observers initially viewed Collier and Stewart’s endeavor as a direct competitor to the WNBA, but Collier isn’t looking to build a rival league as much as a healthier overall ecosystem for her sport.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Mojtaba, analysts and observers said, was a key figure shaping the crackdown.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
For Iran observers, his influence behind the scenes was unmistakable, even without holding a senior formal position.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
Noun
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Ticket prices for the game were high at the end of last week, and spectators will get the additional value of a performance on top of the original game, the Hawks said.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Grandstands packed with spectators ring the closing holes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Founded in 2003, the Tennis Channel averaged 63,000 viewers in prime time last year.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The ability of a single image to evoke feelings of hope and acceptance in some viewers while unsettling others is a fascinating reality of our culture and one Opie is unbothered by.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Police are seeking to talk to witnesses.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The American-Statesman interviewed witnesses from that night.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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