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Recent Examples of spectator
An off-duty EMT and other spectators helped emergency workers save a man at the Knicks parade on June 19, 2026.
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Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
One aspect of this competition that is getting widespread attention is happening off the field and on spectators’ mobile phones.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
On Saturday night, the squad will face Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead), which will welcome 69,045 spectators.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
So Barthes analyzes the spectacle, and Canetti gets into the spectator’s head.
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Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
One aspect of this competition that is getting widespread attention is happening off the field and on spectators’ mobile phones.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
On Saturday night, the squad will face Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead), which will welcome 69,045 spectators.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
So Barthes analyzes the spectacle, and Canetti gets into the spectator’s head.
—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectator
Noun
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The presence of observers from regional organizations such as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, who were confined mostly to Addis Ababa, helped provide the election with international legitimacy.
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Electoral authorities and international observers have repeatedly defended the integrity of the process.
Noun
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Throughout the season, viewers see a musician struggling to connect.
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Michaud mentions that the property has already brought in several high-profile viewers, noting how the location compares to ultra-luxury markets further south.
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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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