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Recent Examples of spectator
As 42,000 spectators empty out, Wimbledon switches on the lights and goes into night mode.
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The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Thousands of spectators gathered in downtown Danville to celebrate 249 years of freedom during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Hartz Avenue on Friday morning.
—Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Many spectators watched the race — and visited Chicago — for the first time.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Thousands of spectators gathered in downtown Danville to celebrate 249 years of freedom during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Hartz Avenue on Friday morning.
—Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Many spectators watched the race — and visited Chicago — for the first time.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectator
Noun
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What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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There has been longstanding tension within the Republican ranks between the MAGA movement and more traditional conservatives, but observers say Trump's recent actions, such as supporting Ukraine, are crucial for his political future and the GOP's prospects in the 2026 midterms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This year's Run for the Roses also drew in the highest ever average viewership with nearly 18 million viewers, which is up 6% from the previous year.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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That beats the previous series high set just last week with episode four’s 3.8 million viewers.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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