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 But some investors and observers point to the product's internal leverage as a cause for concern and controversy. Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 Many observers anticipate Congress and the administration of the day will only act if forced by a financial-market disruption. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 But observers and investors tell me that there’s little that Personalis — or Merck, which owns 13% of the company — can do to change the terms. Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 At about 82° above the horizon, many observers will need to lie on a blanket or sunbed to comfortably view the solar corona, which will dominate a dark sky. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 These observations sound familiar because at several times in our history, observers have declared a veritable crisis among American men. Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026 Impact response Also on the moon impact watch were observers using Lowell Observatory equipment in Arizona. Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 And when the news first broke in Semafor last month that Paramount was seriously considering a move out of state, industry observers dismissed the threat as corporate saber rattling. Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • The gunfire erupted while the game was underway, sending players and spectators from the area, according to reports from the scene.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, expected to draw about 140,000 spectators, is the culmination of events the president launched to mark the country’s birthday.
    Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Is there a detail in the villa that viewers may or may not have seen on screen that is your favorite aspect of the home?
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The investigation continues, and some facts could change as witnesses are interviewed and evidence is examined, Brown said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Metcalf and others had repeatedly told Anthony to leave, witnesses testified, leading to an escalating confrontation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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