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Recent Examples of onlooker
The onlooker pointed police down the hall to 83-year-old John Gula’s unit.
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Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Other onlookers traveled great distances to see Hollywood’s midtown takeover.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 July 2025
Just then, Cunningham was interrupted as a few people watching the debate from the House gallery appeared to try to disrupt the debate by coughing loudly, prompting a rebuke from House Speaker Destin Hall, who urged onlookers in the gallery to observe the vote quietly.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
The assailant used a folding knife to injure 11 people before onlookers subdued him, authorities said.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Other onlookers traveled great distances to see Hollywood’s midtown takeover.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 July 2025
Just then, Cunningham was interrupted as a few people watching the debate from the House gallery appeared to try to disrupt the debate by coughing loudly, prompting a rebuke from House Speaker Destin Hall, who urged onlookers in the gallery to observe the vote quietly.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
The assailant used a folding knife to injure 11 people before onlookers subdued him, authorities said.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onlooker
Noun
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Nishina asked the gathering of civilian scientists and military observers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bioethicists warn the risks are concerning The emphasis on charging ahead worries many observers.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two die-hard Chicago White Sox fans tied the knot on Saturday, Aug. 9, in front of thousands of spectators during the MLB team's home game against the Cleveland Guardians.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Kluger’s theory did appear to play out, as the paddock filled with spectators upon Lil Yachty’s arrival, hungry for a glimpse — maybe even a photo — of the young rapper.—
Olivia Petty,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many viewers will receive the service for free as part of their subscription to cable, satellite and most streaming services.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Only upon moving through the space does the viewer encounter the platformed sculpture in full–a deliberate staging that echoes Giacometti’s interest in perception and movement.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Onlooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onlooker. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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