as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
it's an old saw that a red sunset presages fair skies the next day
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
out of the corner of my eye I saw the deer run into the woods
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as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a writer who saw World War II through the eyes of a common soldier
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as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home
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as in visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knew
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanied
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
thanks for coming, and I'll see you to the door
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as in envisioned
to form a mental picture of
I can't see that spoiled brat as a soldier at all
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Recent Examples of saw
Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Bells positioned at various points in the branches are rung with the help of hand saws.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
At the same time, 2024 saw construction of new coal plants at a decade high.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Under Biden, the United States saw the saw the biggest reduction in childhood poverty in its history—rates that had been roughly on a par with poor countries (like Mexico) suddenly equaled generous social democracies (like Switzerland and Germany).
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Bells positioned at various points in the branches are rung with the help of hand saws.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Both Asian countries ramped up purchases of Russian crude oil following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw its price fall after Western countries sharply scaled back their imports of Russian fuel.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
At the same time, 2024 saw construction of new coal plants at a decade high.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saw
Noun
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The decal features a common saying in intelligence circles.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The junior trio of Solo Ball, Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart experienced the 2024 national championship run courtside, too, but none played more than seven minutes at the Final Four.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Then there are the many other times the participants may have experienced a strong emotion without actually crying.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The astronomer William Herschel argued that the universe was vaster and older than anyone had realized.—
Kathryn Hughes,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its predictions about the early 21st century were only partially realized, but its deeper engagement with technology, intelligence and human evolution has kept scientists and filmmakers returning to it for nearly six decades.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the next two weeks, Rebin visited morgues, cemeteries, police stations, prisons, and forensic offices in Tehran and its neighboring districts.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Program brings free eye exams to kids In February, Miami Lighthouse’s Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program mobile optometry clinic visited Cristo Rey Miami High School in North Miami.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jacir said many of those screenings opened eyes to a history many people never knew.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Badinter knew that debate-club arguments about deterrence and human-rights law and the possibility of judicial error would be ineffective.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fastball command that Niebla described as his superpower has accompanied the gains in velocity.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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He was accompanied by Lesley Suzanne McClam, 26, of Calabash, who was identified as a parent of the child, police said.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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