observers

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 Industry observers who might have been optimistic in January now sound a lot more sour. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Netanyahu and his party, Likud, are not ahead in most mainstream polls, and yet most observers of any credibility agree that damn near anything could happen, especially given Israel’s complicated parliamentary arrangements and wild array of parties. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026 One such outburst took place in 1933, when observers in Europe watched an astonishing 500 shooting stars streak across the sky each minute. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The couple and their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are now much closer to Harry’s family, and many royal observers hope the Duke of Sussex can repair his relationship with his older brother, Prince William. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026 But most observers recognize that those channels will be milked for cash, with wide cuts expected as the company seeks to harvest the revenue from carriage fees and redistribute to other priorities, like streaming, and paying down that pesky debt. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Even if Shipilova's death is an isolated incident, Russia's history of hiding information related to sensitive matters could leave many outside observers with doubts, Hoffman said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Overall, political observers see the episode as an example of how the president’s political strategy can be unpredictable at a time when Republicans are trying to control the message the most. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 That his name was leaked as a prospective future CEO to drama-seeking observers only set off erroneous ripple effects of speculation that Solomon was headed out the door. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Having the airport closed meant more space for balloons and spectators.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The giant pumpkin competition will take place Saturday, with pumpkins weighing more than a ton weighed in front of spectators throughout the day, according to the release.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The reason for that is the unquenching market need for solid factual projects that can both be popular on linear channels and drive older viewers to streaming services.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t viewers deserve to hear how Ted, our hero, explains a sensitive subject to his 16-year-old son?
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Multiple witnesses told police the victim was upset for not being able to use the Pizza Hut bathroom, and was unable to hear a restaurant employee, records show.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
  • When Menin asked the witnesses to raise a hand if their company carried insurance against catastrophic risks, none did.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Observers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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