1
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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2
as in noticing
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 beholding
With rooms ranging from 910 to 2,100 square feet, there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs, and the private walk-out balconies beholding all of the Strip certainly don’t hurt.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Pynchon’s Orphic characters are often detectives who are tuned to the right the spiritual right frequency, discovering clues and linkages of the system without ever beholding the entire totality.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Pynchon’s Orphic characters are often detectives who are tuned to the right the spiritual right frequency, discovering clues and linkages of the system without ever beholding the entire totality.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beholding
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The level of supervision gives parents a chance to rest easy, knowing that their kids are in good hands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Typical zero-knowledge proofs require a demonstration of how to build what’s called a simulator, which can re-create the steps of the proof without actually knowing the secret solution.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Driving west on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Emily Phillips abruptly stopped talking mid-sentence, noticing a pickup truck with heavily tinted windows.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Later on Monday, Croft recalled seeing a large tent standing in the middle of the roadway while numerous law enforcement officers investigated the scene.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The second citation refers to Christ’s reaction to seeing the tomb of Lazarus.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Garlic is a kitchen staple for many, but spotting a green sprout poking out of a clove can raise questions about food safety.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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After spotting a mail truck and carrier, McBee jumped out of the Toyota and demanded the carrier’s keys.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Through outreach campaigns, reminders, and accessible digital resources, Pet Parent encourages informed ownership practices such as keeping contact information current and understanding local care requirements.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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But understanding how this works — who pays and how, who benefits and how — can help with decision-making.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Right now, 20th Century Studios’ Sam Raimi movie Send Help is eyeing $10 million in its second weekend at 3,475 sites after a $3M second Friday.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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After finishing, Vonn chatted briefly with Johnson – who raced just before her – at the bottom of the slope, pulled off her knee brace and then walked the circumference of the mixed zone, eyeing the big board as Wiles raced.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In addition to competitive awards, the DGA presented two special service honors recognizing exemplary contributions to the guild and the industry.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those years influenced his view that effective guidance grows from recognizing how the pieces of a client’s life fit together.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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This greatly improved the meetings that both boards have regarding our budget discussions and has lead to a better understanding between the two bodies.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The White House and Vance’s office have discouraged speculation regarding why Vance did not go to Munich.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Beholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beholding. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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