Definition of viewernext
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 The stumble lasted barely a handful of seconds — and most viewers only caught it on replay. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 So viewers will be able to follow the final countdown, hear live commentary from mission experts and watch real-time views of the SLS rocket on the pad. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026 The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers. Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 Both direct viewers toward links to existing pages on the official White House website. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewer
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Noun
  • The other day, an observer decided to follow one of these parcels, chosen at random—a featherweight, toaster-size box from Sephora, addressed to 235 West Forty-eighth Street—and chart its journey.
    Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Their entry into the conflict represents an escalation that could further destabilize the region and global markets, observers note.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • After 37 minutes of standing and controlling play calls, Lloyd went from an intense coach to a spectator watching from the bench for the final moments.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Its wicked sense of humor had spectators giggling throughout all three episodes, only to then break their hearts a little.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewer. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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