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Recent Examples of spectator
Seeing the opportunity, Wendy's hopes to step in and fill the chicken tender-sized hole in spectators' stomachs.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Along with the record number of participants, Motley said the number of spectators was larger than usual as well, adding to the challenges for city personnel.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The town of Lisbon was beautifully decorated for the occasion, as were most of the spectators.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
This January in metro Atlanta, be a spectator at a wine competition, become a coffee connoisseur or learn to make zero-proof cocktails.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 3 Jan. 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Along with the record number of participants, Motley said the number of spectators was larger than usual as well, adding to the challenges for city personnel.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The town of Lisbon was beautifully decorated for the occasion, as were most of the spectators.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
This January in metro Atlanta, be a spectator at a wine competition, become a coffee connoisseur or learn to make zero-proof cocktails.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectator
Noun
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The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Industry observers and company officials credited Sheetz with broadening the chain’s appeal beyond typical convenience store fare.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the video spread, viewers flooded the comments with advice, concern and assumptions about her daily life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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For the first time ever, a celebrity revealed themself to viewers before being eliminated on the show.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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