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
The roughly 680-mile-wide (1,090 kilometers) dwarf planet would pass in front of the background star at an angle visible only to observers in northern Canada and other parts of the Arctic during daylight hours.
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
October is also a peak month for displays of the Northern Lights; if geomagnetic activity is high, some observers at northern latitudes may also see the comet amid auroras.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But observers have long noted that Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch have distinct approaches.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement But observers still contend that MAHA’s strategy lacks teeth.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Many observers feel that the family’s power in Thailand is diminished, and its long dominant political machine could finally be out of steam.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Some observers are disappointed.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Some observers view this awkward remark as a sign that Israel may eventually shift its position.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Jamaicans are headed to the polls on Wednesday as Prime Minister Andrew Holness vies for a third consecutive term in what observers expect will be a close general election.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
October is also a peak month for displays of the Northern Lights; if geomagnetic activity is high, some observers at northern latitudes may also see the comet amid auroras.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But observers have long noted that Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch have distinct approaches.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement But observers still contend that MAHA’s strategy lacks teeth.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Many observers feel that the family’s power in Thailand is diminished, and its long dominant political machine could finally be out of steam.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Some observers are disappointed.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Some observers view this awkward remark as a sign that Israel may eventually shift its position.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Jamaicans are headed to the polls on Wednesday as Prime Minister Andrew Holness vies for a third consecutive term in what observers expect will be a close general election.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
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Just one week after wowing spectators at the US Open with her dominating and inspiring tennis skills, Coco Gauff shifted her razor-sharp focus to her other passion—fashion.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stunned spectators gasp and scream before people start running away.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The league averaged 221,000 viewers throughout the season, including its playoffs, while the championship game between Rose BC and Vinyl BC drew 364,000 viewers and peaked at 385,000.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Belly is a sweet everygirl upon whom viewers can seamlessly project, but as my colleague Elise Taylor astutely argued, her identity is all too bound up in the Fisher brothers.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are continuing to canvass the area for potential witnesses and surveillance footage, according to the press release.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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