bystander

noun

by·stand·er ˈbī-ˌstan-dər

Synonyms of bystander next

: one who is present but not taking part in a situation or event : a chance spectator

innocent bystanders who were injured in the shooting

Examples of bystander in a Sentence

Two innocent bystanders were injured in the shooting. bystanders rushed to help the victim of the mugging

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Videos shared on social media by bystanders and skiers stuck inside the cabins show the lift at a standstill as the local ski patrol entered each cabin and used the ropes to lower passengers dozens of feet to the ground. —

Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 If Trump abuses his power, the GOP risks being seen not as bystanders, but as facilitators of America's democratic slide. —

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 All those around the player wanted to sit and watch as bystanders because of the game's compelling narrative and visuals. —

Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024 The online reaction felt uncomfortable to some bystanders given that we’re all supposed to care about human dignity — the idea that every single person has intrinsic and inalienable value. —

Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bystander