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
But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Federal agents have been taking in several protesters and observers.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Legal observers often attend police actions to document and monitor law enforcement behavior − a common practice used by activists from the Black Panthers in the 1960s and 1970s to Northern Ireland during The Troubles.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
Domestic and international observers are watching for signs that Venezuela could soften its crackdown on dissent following Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The reaction to her performance from commentators online ranged from bemusement to ridicule, with some observers stating that her opportunity would have come at the expense of a genuinely professional player.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
The Maduro government overturned what independent election observers, rights groups and foreign governments said was a resounding opposition victory.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
Most observers, however, are expecting the court to strike down his tariff regime or at least curtail it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Legal observers are also watching whether the Court’s conservative majority—which invoked the major questions doctrine to strike down Biden-era initiatives on student loans, pandemic mandates, and climate rules—applies the same standard to a Republican president.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observers
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After a moment of silence, some spectators shouted out, condemning ICE’s presence in Minneapolis.—
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The safety and security of athletes and spectators remains the top priority of LA28 organizers, a spokesperson for the upcoming games said in an email.—
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The video quickly went viral, reaching over 2 million views with many viewers assuming the image was authentic.—
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Footage of the shooting has divided viewers, with finger-pointing over who was the aggressor and who was the victim.—
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However, some witnesses told police that the dispute between Holmes and the supplier had been resolved.—
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Although multiple witnesses reported seeing a shark near where Fox disappeared, the coroner did not officially confirm a shark bite until Thursday.—
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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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