as in observer
someone who sees or watches something viewers of the police videotape are divided in their opinions as to what it actually shows

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Recent Examples of viewer Season 1 of The Hunting Party averaged 4.2 million total viewers (with delayed playback). Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 May 2025 All three of the dramas had down years in the ratings — none of them averaged higher than 1.4 million viewers for their initial airings. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025 Morning and night, as viewers turn in for their lifestyle news, political commentary or local happenings, they'll be met with a fresh set of faces across the networks. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 2 May 2025 The dogs crowd into the bathroom, peering over the edge of the tub with expressions that viewers described as both confused and concerned. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewer
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Noun
  • The Indian government has cracked down in areas where Maoist groups are active – an approach that, while appearing to reduce the threat level, has been criticized by some observers as heavy-handed and prone to abuse.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
  • Roberts, Barrett and Gorsuch are seen as key swing votes Two conservative justices — John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett — are seen by veteran court observers as the most likely swing votes in the birthright citizenship case.
    David Catanese, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
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  • When the popular aquatic show debuted in 2010, the theater’s massive pool and multi-level stage attracted 6 million spectators during its initial run.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Tens of thousands of spectators have packed St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, waiting for the white smoke that signals the election of a new pope.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 May 2025

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewer. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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