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Recent Examples of spotter
Having a spotter who can pay full attention is necessary if guiding or driving any tall equipment or vehicles to keep them clear from overhead lines.
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Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
25 May 2026
Ship spotters on social media shared images of the warship in Tokyo Bay on Saturday afternoon local time.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Credit to her crew chief, spotter and team owner for handling it like adults.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
My father-in-law is an amateur bird-spotter and loves to keep his eyes in the trees looking for critters.
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Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
25 May 2026
Ship spotters on social media shared images of the warship in Tokyo Bay on Saturday afternoon local time.
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Credit to her crew chief, spotter and team owner for handling it like adults.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
My father-in-law is an amateur bird-spotter and loves to keep his eyes in the trees looking for critters.
—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotter
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While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
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Still, the pace and scale of the effort has stunned longtime sanctions observers.
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Four people were killed in the crash, the patrol said, including three people on the train and one person in the dump truck.
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The change would allow each of the country’s 36 states to create a police force that meets a minimum national requirement while the federal police retains control of counterterrorism, border patrol, organized crime and other national security issues.
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Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.
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Moss has colonized the ceiling, and tall trees keep sentry over the store’s diverse and eclectic inventory.
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Among those backing the former CNN anchor is Elisabeth Murdoch, an interesting detail for media watchers, given that Morgan carved out his Uncensored brand from Rupert Murdoch’s Talk TV in 2025.
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Industry watchers are wondering aloud whether the AI lab is slipping back from the lead pack in the AI race.
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Jayed ruled that Waldermar Anton collided with the keeper while the ball was airborne, disallowing the goal.
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Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon.
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From its original orbit about 375 miles (600 kilometers) above Earth, Swift was a silent sentinel, ready to quickly pivot to new targets with unprecedented speed.
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Dozens of health organizations and research groups have formed an independent surveillance network to track the presence of dangerous pathogens in community wastewater—a sentinel for potential outbreaks.
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“Spotter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotter. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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