Thesaurus results for OBSERVERS

observers

noun

plural of observer

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 gap between those predictions and the reality on the ground suggests many observers have overstated the likelihood of war. — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 With polls showing Roy and Raman favored to win their respective races, political observers say the attempt to make Gascón relevant again may be a sign of panic from their opponents. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Once cast by some observers as the villain to Clark’s heroine, Reese has fought her way to the front of the pack and is now hoping to bask in the game’s brightest spotlight alone. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 Some observers noted that fires triggered by the attacks probably seriously damaged high-end chips and other key equipment. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Another factor influencing companies, observers say, is the increasing number of state regulations and lawsuits that are applying pressure. — Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026 Some observers took that as evidence that high gas prices alone wouldn’t push Americans toward fully electric cars, but that conclusion misses half the story. — John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 Coleman found instructive a 1938 ruling in favor of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who challenged a radio station that placed observers on a rooftop next to Forbes Field and paid them to provide play-by-play for an unauthorized radio broadcast. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Such actions are scaring people away from coming to court, whether as witnesses, defendants or observers, Bonta said, and amount to a blatant abuse of power. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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The race would bring teams, corporate partners, international media and spectators to Rwanda, creating opportunities to promote tourism and attract business.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
On fan conduct, the commissioner said spectators must follow the WNBA’s code of conduct and can be ejected for violations.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectators

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Ramaswamy’s campaign released a video featuring Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, who tells viewers not to vote for her daughter.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
The sixth season has been able to have its cake and eat it, too, ramping up the action without shortchanging viewers on spy craft and intrigue.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

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