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
After a moment of silence, some spectators shouted out, condemning ICE’s presence in Minneapolis.
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Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
The safety and security of athletes and spectators remains the top priority of LA28 organizers, a spokesperson for the upcoming games said in an email.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
With spectators like Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla in the house, the Lancers (8-0) started off slow, as Xaverian (1-4) opened the game with a quick 5-0 run.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Public spectators can watch the events included with the $3-$5 per vehicle admission fee.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Seeing the opportunity, Wendy's hopes to step in and fill the chicken tender-sized hole in spectators' stomachs.
—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
Hundreds of spectators gathered outside a Brooklyn port that April to see Lowell set off.
—Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
The safety and security of athletes and spectators remains the top priority of LA28 organizers, a spokesperson for the upcoming games said in an email.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
With spectators like Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla in the house, the Lancers (8-0) started off slow, as Xaverian (1-4) opened the game with a quick 5-0 run.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Public spectators can watch the events included with the $3-$5 per vehicle admission fee.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Seeing the opportunity, Wendy's hopes to step in and fill the chicken tender-sized hole in spectators' stomachs.
—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
Hundreds of spectators gathered outside a Brooklyn port that April to see Lowell set off.
—Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectators
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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