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 Industry observers view the DOE licensing agreement as an important milestone toward evaluating the commercial viability of the process. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 While the conflict has thus far been driven by advances in aerial drone technology, many observers predicted that the next major battlefield innovation would be the widespread employment of ground robots. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Vance has been staking out his own pathway lately in what many political observers estimate is a lead-up to a 2028 presidential bid. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Dozens of observers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania reported seeing the meteor to the American Meteor Society. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 July 2026 The firing of Fedorov has led to panic in many Western pro-Ukraine circles, with observers fearing Zelensky is squandering Ukraine’s recent bout of good fortune through firing the mastermind of Ukraine’s drone advancements. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026 The gender gap surprised many observers, and researchers pointed to a diagnostic blind spot as one likely explanation. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 But, more importantly, overreactions from many media outlets, pundits, and veteran observers. Mike Gecan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026 This week, a coalition of watchdogs and observers signed a letter urging her to withdraw the state’s troops and expressing concern that Guardsmen are carrying out operations unrelated to the July 4th celebrations. Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
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Noun
  • For too long, conversations about Africa and aerospace have begun with what the continent supposedly lacks, while African women have been imagined as spectators or beneficiaries instead of astronauts and engineers.
    Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • Not surprisingly, thousands of spectators turned up in replica soccer jerseys for their team of choice.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • American viewers are used to seeing their football coverage delivered by Brits and/or other Europeans.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • In Valencia, a number of boating outfitters are offering eclipse-viewing charters since La Malvarrosa beach, the city’s official viewing spot, faces east, meaning viewers will need to look inland to see the eclipse.
    Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
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  • The department’s homicide detectives and crime scene investigators took over the stabbing investigation, collecting evidence and questioning witnesses.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Initial reports indicated a fire had broken out on the vessel, but authorities later determined witnesses had mistaken steam for smoke, the fire department said in a news release.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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