1
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere
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Recent Examples of behold
Bello’s regression this season has been shocking to behold, and his Jekyll and Hyde act when starting games versus coming out as a bulk reliever defies explanation.
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Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Its red-purple blooms are fragrant and beautiful to behold, adding a pop of color to any area of your garden.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
To see Kyra on a bullhorn corralling massive crowds at BravoCon was truly a sight to behold.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
The Endrick obsession is something to behold.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Its red-purple blooms are fragrant and beautiful to behold, adding a pop of color to any area of your garden.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
To see Kyra on a bullhorn corralling massive crowds at BravoCon was truly a sight to behold.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
The Endrick obsession is something to behold.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Cape Verde 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Jose Evora Dias, also known as Vozinha, became a fan favorite along the way.
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Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
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Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
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Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
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Your health can depend on recognizing the warning signs of too much heat and knowing how to act.
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This avian bystander may have recognized a fellow bird of prey in Coriolanus, whose role in the Roman ecosystem is necessary yet not fit for all purposes in a young democracy beset with growing pains.
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However, the finale shows Oreana eyeing the positive results of a pregnancy test before asking Carter to run away together and start over.
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The Swift operations team at Penn State University’s Eberly College of Science has reduced power usage and steered the observatory to eye the cosmos from a more streamlined position.
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And although a counterintuitive concept that seemingly many on the Left struggle to comprehend, higher tax rates ultimately generate less, not more,tax revenue.
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For example, a robot needs to comprehend the different levels of pressure that are required while holding an egg versus holding a bottle of water.
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Within hours, he was spotted on Santa Clara Valley Water District property at Camino Arroyo and Gilman Road.
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The marshals received a tip Tuesday that the man had been spotted at his residence in Meridian, the release said.
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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