bystanders

noun

Definition of bystandersnext
plural of bystander
as in spectators
someone who sees or watches something bystanders rushed to help the victim of the mugging

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  1. spectators
  2. observers
  3. viewers
Noun
  • This year spectators will have to contend with a nearly full, bright waxing gibbous moon, which may spoil the best views of the meteors by outshining them, per experts.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Today’s consumers are more than spectators—they’re active participants, shaping brand narratives in real time.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of spectators
Noun
  • Moments after Mangione's identity was revealed by law enforcement, observers flooded his social media accounts to learn more about the suspect and potential reasons for the killing.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But observers are still waiting for the announcement of specific policies, particularly any measures to significantly bolster consumption.
    Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of observers
Noun
  • Watch time on TV for sports content was up 30 percent year over year; viewers watched more than 400 million hours of podcasts on their TVs every month.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And luckily, viewers at home can get in on the fun.
    The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of viewers
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