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Recent Examples of spotter
According to Gauthier, the spotter reported hearing a sound that was either the parachutes opening or the climbers making impact with the rock.
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Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
After sideswiping a tractor-trailer, Garrison would pull over while the spotter sped ahead to flag down the truck’s driver.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Just under an inch of snow accumulated Sunday morning at DIA, according to spotter reports from the National Weather Service.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
He was replaced by Myatt Snider who had been working as a pit spotter for the Fox broadcast.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
After sideswiping a tractor-trailer, Garrison would pull over while the spotter sped ahead to flag down the truck’s driver.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Just under an inch of snow accumulated Sunday morning at DIA, according to spotter reports from the National Weather Service.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
He was replaced by Myatt Snider who had been working as a pit spotter for the Fox broadcast.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotter
Noun
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As these political divides deepen, observers doubt the election’s credibility.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Though the party assembly process isn’t typically representative of the people voting in the full primary election — in which Democrats as well as unaffiliated voters can participate — the event raised eyebrows among political observers.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The Merlin helicopter is primarily used for anti-submarine warfare and is used for search and rescue, cargo transfers and maritime patrol, according to the Royal Navy’s website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The Bronx was recently split into two separate patrol boroughs called Bronx North and Bronx South.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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But a Marine sentry was spotted outside the West Wing most of the day Saturday, usually a sign the president is at work.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Market watchers have predicted that the machines will change the world over the next decade and forecast that the industry will grow 100-fold, as AI's physical capabilities evolve.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Most election watchers, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber, have warned voters not to expect complete results Tuesday night given the tight contest.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Goalkeeper Mike Penders, who spent last season on loan at Strasbourg, will be in contention to be the first-choice keeper, along with Robert Sanchez.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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And that activism – being a brother’s keeper – was evident in his personal life as well.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Of all of them, the sentinel suites are undoubtedly one of my favorite places in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Corkie putting the snake into the tub looks like the sentinels or the wire going into people’s pods.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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“Spotter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotter. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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