as in observer
someone who sees or watches something a building demolition that drew a crowd of spectators even at 3:00 a.m.

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Recent Examples of spectator The Dream Cruise has several stops along its route, from car shows to live music, where drivers and spectators can show off their rides and explore different community events from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Emma George-Griffin, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025 The novelty and juxtaposition between expectation and reality can make spectators — online and in person — follow the trend, Milner said. William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 If the launch goes off as now scheduled, and if the second launch of the month doesn't get similarly moved, then spectators could be in for a treat. Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for spectator
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Noun
  • Many football observers have speculated that the younger Manning would follow in the footsteps of his Super Bowl-winning uncles Peyton and Eli, who spent four seasons at Tennessee and Ole Miss, respectively.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2025
  • At the time, the presence of heavy military hardware in the Caribbean, including Navy destroyers and Air Force E-3 AWACS, surprised many observers and led to speculation about a possible military operation against Maduro.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Since digital rentals are typically $5 less than purchase prices, viewers can expect to rent Elio for $24.99 for a 48-hour period.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The mom posted about the situation on TikTok, seeking advice from viewers.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025

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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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