as in spectators
someone who sees or watches something
several onlookers gave chase after the thief grabbed the woman's purse
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Recent Examples of onlookers
Fresh on the heels of a $500 million investment announcement from Toyota, Joby Aviation on Thursday unveiled a prototype of its electric air taxi in the middle of Grand Central Station, drawing crowds of onlookers, equally puzzled and amazed.
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Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Wedding rehearsal became a water rescue As Helene passed through, neighbors and onlookers jumped into action to help one another.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Instead of going with a traditional pickup bed, Doug and Brad kept the space open for onlookers to gaze at the complex, twin-axle driveline—with nine-inch axles—and race-style brakes.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Exactly who will take control of the media conglomerate when the patriarch dies has been a source of fascination for onlookers for years.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
The synchronized swarm of drones formed intricate patterns that left onlookers in awe.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Detail and precision will put your mind at ease and convince onlookers to support your efforts.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
Upon arriving at the courthouse in Manhattan, Adams gave a thumbs-up to onlookers but made no statement as he was escorted inside.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Wedding rehearsal became a water rescue As Helene passed through, neighbors and onlookers jumped into action to help one another.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Instead of going with a traditional pickup bed, Doug and Brad kept the space open for onlookers to gaze at the complex, twin-axle driveline—with nine-inch axles—and race-style brakes.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Exactly who will take control of the media conglomerate when the patriarch dies has been a source of fascination for onlookers for years.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
The synchronized swarm of drones formed intricate patterns that left onlookers in awe.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Detail and precision will put your mind at ease and convince onlookers to support your efforts.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
Upon arriving at the courthouse in Manhattan, Adams gave a thumbs-up to onlookers but made no statement as he was escorted inside.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for onlookers
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Sports such as blind football, para cycling, and wheelchair tennis were popular events for international fans and spectators.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Video shows the parachutists, many of them carrying large flags, circling down towards a group of spectators at the Marina Green.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Optimal viewing locations include cruise ships in the fjords of Greenland, the west coast of Iceland, the plains of Spain north of Madrid, and the west coast of Majorca, where observers will see a dramatic totality just prior to sunset.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Other observers are less confident.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Among all programming, Sunday Night Football dominated Premiere Week with 20 million viewers (in Live+Same Day).Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2024
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In entertainment programing only, NBC had six of the Top 10 shows in total viewers.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Onlookers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onlookers. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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