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
Like the studio album, the halftime show invited its observers to party and learn a little if even by accident.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Foreign observers, Liu argues, tend to portray Chinese people as either the enablers or the victims of their government’s excesses.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
People describing themselves as constitutional observers tell WCCO that in the past week, reports of ICE agents disguising themselves have flooded in from the Twin Cities Metro and rural areas of the state.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In the days after the training session, about 190 of the more than 400 people who attended had signed on to be observers, according to Luis Argueta, a spokesman for the grassroots organization Unidos MN and a speaker at the event.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Some observers see the trend as another symptom of Massachusetts’ eroding business climate.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Many participate in grocery-delivery programs for immigrant families afraid to go out of their homes, Others serve as observers for schools.
—Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
In response, the Iranian authorities launched a brutal crackdown on protests, according to observers.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Foreign observers, Liu argues, tend to portray Chinese people as either the enablers or the victims of their government’s excesses.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
People describing themselves as constitutional observers tell WCCO that in the past week, reports of ICE agents disguising themselves have flooded in from the Twin Cities Metro and rural areas of the state.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In the days after the training session, about 190 of the more than 400 people who attended had signed on to be observers, according to Luis Argueta, a spokesman for the grassroots organization Unidos MN and a speaker at the event.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Some observers see the trend as another symptom of Massachusetts’ eroding business climate.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Many participate in grocery-delivery programs for immigrant families afraid to go out of their homes, Others serve as observers for schools.
—Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
In response, the Iranian authorities launched a brutal crackdown on protests, according to observers.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
The court said the injunction effectively amounted to a universal injunction by extending relief to a sweeping, uncertified class of protesters and observers.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
Noun
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Their remit extended well beyond Honnold himself to include the camera teams, aerial units and spectators below.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn could be heard screaming in pain on the NBC broadcast of the race as a hush fell over the spectators, including members of Vonn's family waiting at the finish line.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Zara, by contrast, is a brand within reach for many viewers.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the singer recently said viewers do not need to learn Spanish to enjoy the show and only need to dance, some viewers are still wary of tuning in.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Any witnesses' names, addresses and telephone numbers.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Officials in Colorado are seeking photos, videos, witnesses and information about what may have started a 130-acre grass fire.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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