as in spectators
someone who sees or watches something
observers of the boxing match seemed to be divided as to who won
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Recent Examples of observers
Sky observers say the Fourth of July is when the shortening of days becomes noticeably more rapid.
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Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
Diarists and observers, including hymn writer John Newton and militia officers, often treated the event as an omen reflecting the gravity of the Revolution.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
His game-calling drew consistent criticism from fans and media observers.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Poor and rich communities alike won’t like the stigma that some observers will attach to the disappearance of neighborhood schools.
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U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
Some observers believe that the 24-year-old attacking midfielder Michael Olise is.
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Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
This development is often overlooked because many Western observers continue to see China’s space program as a purely state-run enterprise.
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Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Industry observers see the group’s unraveling finances as the central reason the merger died, according to various local outlets, such as The Korea Herald.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Electoral authorities and international observers have repeatedly defended the integrity of the process.
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Ines Capdevila,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
Diarists and observers, including hymn writer John Newton and militia officers, often treated the event as an omen reflecting the gravity of the Revolution.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
His game-calling drew consistent criticism from fans and media observers.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Poor and rich communities alike won’t like the stigma that some observers will attach to the disappearance of neighborhood schools.
—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
Some observers believe that the 24-year-old attacking midfielder Michael Olise is.
—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
This development is often overlooked because many Western observers continue to see China’s space program as a purely state-run enterprise.
—
Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Industry observers see the group’s unraveling finances as the central reason the merger died, according to various local outlets, such as The Korea Herald.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Electoral authorities and international observers have repeatedly defended the integrity of the process.
—
Ines Capdevila,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
Noun
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The trio in tiaras rode in the parade in an open convertible, waving to spectators.
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The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
Noun
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Along with performances from artists spanning country, pop and R&B, viewers can experience a massive fireworks and drone show choreographed to a live score by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony.
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Now, viewers will get a glimpse at just what today’s computers can see.
Noun
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The crew and the two witnesses said one of the three men got out with a dog and then moved aggressively towards the crew while shouting racial slurs targeted at the photographer.
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After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court.
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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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