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Recent Examples of bystander
The bystander is recovering and cooperating with CMPD’s investigation.
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
This includes understanding the geopolitical context, the influence of technology, and the psychological factors that contribute to the bystander effect.
Appreciation: Value the unique capabilities of both human and artificial intelligence.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, appeared to playfully flaunt his butt to bystanders while playing golf with Patrick Mahomes at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, as seen in fan photos shared on X.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Within moments of its opening song, the crowd, once at a standstill, began moving in every direction — couples were spinning in circles, bystanders were being pulled onto the dance floor and the sense of community was palpable.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
This includes understanding the geopolitical context, the influence of technology, and the psychological factors that contribute to the bystander effect.
Appreciation: Value the unique capabilities of both human and artificial intelligence.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, appeared to playfully flaunt his butt to bystanders while playing golf with Patrick Mahomes at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, as seen in fan photos shared on X.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Within moments of its opening song, the crowd, once at a standstill, began moving in every direction — couples were spinning in circles, bystanders were being pulled onto the dance floor and the sense of community was palpable.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bystander
Noun
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Some observers see his comments as a calculated appeal to President Trump's business instincts.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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When the vintage-looking, oversize watch with a second time zone function debuted in 2015, some observers called it a deviation for the watchmaker, but the debonair design did attract fans.—
Robin Swithinbank,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His injury forced him into the role of spectator as the Pelicans got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Rows of spectators in Boston’s TD Garden, from the ice to the rafters, got to their feet in a standing ovation as American flags were unfurled throughout the crowd.—
Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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White Lotus producer David Bernad said during the February 26 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast that viewers should expect the next location to be in a country with a warm climate.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And Sunday night’s finale episode left the rest of the cast — and viewers — reeling in the aftermath.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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