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 Talking about running her art business while studying law seemed to resonate with viewers on TikTok. Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 June 2026 Consumers, in theory, would be worse off if Texas Tech is excluded, since there would be one fewer premier football team in the market to consume as fans and viewers. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026 Background videos require relatively little maintenance after publication and can continue attracting viewers for years. Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 There’s the family and faith element, where viewers get a close-up view of how the Robertsons live their lives. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewer
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Noun
  • This clinching game was what many observers expected the series to be like between the defensive-minded teams, but each side watched leads of two-plus goals disappear in the first three games.
    Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Political observers often float Ossoff as a potential 2028 candidate for president, but he's waved away speculation.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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  • In his decade-long career, he’s often been heckled and cursed at by spectators during domestic matches.
    Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
  • Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.
    Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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