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Recent Examples of onlooker
All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
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Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
The city invited Rodríguez to the demolition in case some onlookers needed counseling.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
On what many onlookers credited with being the loudest night of the season, a kindergartner perhaps epitomized what many of this city’s oldest and most die-hard fans are finally feeling.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The Senate race in particular has political onlookers on the edge of their seats.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
The city invited Rodríguez to the demolition in case some onlookers needed counseling.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
On what many onlookers credited with being the loudest night of the season, a kindergartner perhaps epitomized what many of this city’s oldest and most die-hard fans are finally feeling.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The Senate race in particular has political onlookers on the edge of their seats.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onlooker
Noun
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This might make observers wonder why Lee even bothered to introduce the measure.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The comments highlight growing concerns among international observers that the current conflict, while degrading Iran’s infrastructure, may not prevent the country from eventually rebuilding its nuclear program.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For spectators heading downtown, here's what to know for Sunday's race.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That represents an increase of nearly 2,000 spectators per outing, which equates to a 7% rise compared with the same point in 2024-25.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But by the final hour, that trickle turned into a steady stream as about two dozen viewers headed for the exits.—
G. Allen Johnson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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The popular reality show concept has spanned nearly a dozen locations across the United States, from Orange County, California, to New York City, gaining viewers – and loyal fans – along the way.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Onlooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onlooker. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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