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 Duro noted that Hispanic viewers over-index in viewing of streaming on mobile devices, which likely makes up a significant number of Peacock’s 2 million viewers per match (particularly for afternoon games). Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Below are two examples of Portugal dropping deeper to form a 5-4-1, although eagle-eyed viewers will notice that Ronaldo is not in the shot on either occasion. Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026 And Telemundo says nearly half of all World Cup viewers in the country are watching its Spanish language coverage. Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 2 July 2026 Experts say viewers should travel as far north as possible, towards Earth’s magnetic north pole located in northern Canada. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewer
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Noun
  • His game-calling drew consistent criticism from fans and media observers.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 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
Noun
  • Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Both players and celebrity spectators show off ace timepieces at the prestigious, centuries-old tennis tournament every year.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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