as in observers
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 spectators
Then a gunshot appeared to ring out, sending spectators running in the opposite direction.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Pulcer was known for entertaining spectators at the Soo Locks by blasting classical music day or night over the vessel's speakers, Winters said.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
In the spotlight The two-day Breeders’ Cup drew 65,232 spectators to Del Mar with a total wagering handle of $180,036,799 — the third-highest total in the 43-year history of the event.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
The outing—which, according to local reports, appeared to be equal parts publicity stunt, cultural gesture, and celebration of potential new AI partnerships—drew throngs of spectators with flashing cameras, and sent South Korean fried-chicken stocks soaring.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Once embroiled in conflict, participants and spectators layer on more stories to make sense of their relationship to its violent cauldron.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
The special vehicle feature creates an innovative and immersive Halloween experience for Rivian owners and spectators.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Liberation's women are, strangely, both behind and ahead of their present-day spectators.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The Turn 1 hill, and that sightline between the high-dollar fans and the general admission spectators, wasn’t part of the original design for Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Pulcer was known for entertaining spectators at the Soo Locks by blasting classical music day or night over the vessel's speakers, Winters said.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
In the spotlight The two-day Breeders’ Cup drew 65,232 spectators to Del Mar with a total wagering handle of $180,036,799 — the third-highest total in the 43-year history of the event.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
The outing—which, according to local reports, appeared to be equal parts publicity stunt, cultural gesture, and celebration of potential new AI partnerships—drew throngs of spectators with flashing cameras, and sent South Korean fried-chicken stocks soaring.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Once embroiled in conflict, participants and spectators layer on more stories to make sense of their relationship to its violent cauldron.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
The special vehicle feature creates an innovative and immersive Halloween experience for Rivian owners and spectators.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Liberation's women are, strangely, both behind and ahead of their present-day spectators.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The Turn 1 hill, and that sightline between the high-dollar fans and the general admission spectators, wasn’t part of the original design for Austin’s Circuit of the Americas.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectators
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But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal agents have been taking in several protesters and observers.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The video quickly went viral, reaching over 2 million views with many viewers assuming the image was authentic.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Footage of the shooting has divided viewers, with finger-pointing over who was the aggressor and who was the victim.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Spectators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectators. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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