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Recent Examples of onlooker
The three boys, ages 8, 9 and 10 prompted multiple 911 calls from onlookers before they were rescued by Harris County constable deputies and the Klein Fire Department, according to a Facebook post from Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.
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Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
Here’s What To Know Volunteers from the community worked together to remove the shark from the beach while keeping the area secure from curious onlookers.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Many curious onlookers have wondered whether—and when—Yellowstone might next erupt.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
As another fire began to alight in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, residents in the Hollywood Hills — as well as onlookers worldwide — feared for the safety of those involved, not to mention the iconic Hollywood Sign.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
Here’s What To Know Volunteers from the community worked together to remove the shark from the beach while keeping the area secure from curious onlookers.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Many curious onlookers have wondered whether—and when—Yellowstone might next erupt.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
As another fire began to alight in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, residents in the Hollywood Hills — as well as onlookers worldwide — feared for the safety of those involved, not to mention the iconic Hollywood Sign.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onlooker
Noun
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The crane-hunt proposal reminds some observers of Wisconsin’s torturous experience with approving a mourning dove hunt a generation ago.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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The planned shutdown, reported by Reuters based on sources familiar with the matter, marks a stark departure from what many industry observers anticipated.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Just before the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings tipped off their game here Sunday night, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma jogged to a spectator who sat in the first row at midcourt.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Grandstands and spectator areas, sponsors’ accommodations, TV camera towers and the like are already set up here, and will be set up at the other two courses.—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
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Reddit Users React The lighthearted post has been upvoted over 51,000 times since it was shared to Reddit, sparking amused comments and laughter among viewers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Presence locks its monster—and the viewer—behind the camera.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Onlooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onlooker. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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