1
as in to notice
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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2
as in to experience
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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3
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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4
as in to feel
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 to visit
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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6
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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7
as in to accompany
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 to imagine
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 see
Earlier this month, people in around 16 different states were blessed with the opportunity to see the swirling green, red and purple lights.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
And while each panel covered a different domain, a clear through line emerged: women deserve personalized, proactive care that sees and serves them fully—brain, body and beyond.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 14 June 2025
By June 2023, the pair were spotted enjoying several outings in New York City, and the following month, they were seen holding hands outside of Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., and kissing at Crossroads, a restaurant in West Hollywood.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 June 2025
Wolff did admit that seeing the positives were difficult, aside from the apparent step in tire management.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
And while each panel covered a different domain, a clear through line emerged: women deserve personalized, proactive care that sees and serves them fully—brain, body and beyond.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 14 June 2025
By June 2023, the pair were spotted enjoying several outings in New York City, and the following month, they were seen holding hands outside of Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., and kissing at Crossroads, a restaurant in West Hollywood.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 June 2025
Wolff did admit that seeing the positives were difficult, aside from the apparent step in tire management.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
Verb
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Build space into your schedule to notice these things.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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La Rue claims Leto was observing her so intensely that her mother noticed.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Those nearby may experience road closures and smoky conditions.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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The finale ends with Georgia drinking milk from the container, prompting Ginny to realize that her mom might be pregnant.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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After realizing that this combination was the answer to a glaring market void, the team started offering its services to fellow local businesses and friends.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Verb
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And an April 2024 poll by the Pew Research Center found that 31% of Jews younger than 35 felt Hamas' reasons for fighting were valid, compared to just 10% for Jews aged 35 and older.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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When leadership and management trust their workers to make good decisions, those workers feel empowered.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Camron McDowell — a 6-foot-6, 180-pound senior-to-be combo guard from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma, who averaged 27.3 points per game in 2024-25 — visited Utah on March 30.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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For the full list and analysis, visit dunhilltraveldeals.com.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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As someone who lost their father before doing Top Chef and knowing the fire that can ignite someone going into this competition is unattainable.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Newsom said in a court filing on Thursday that troops had moved beyond those allowable duties to actively assist ICE agents in making arrests, in violation of a federal law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which is designed to prevent the military from being used as a domestic police force.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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The drop-in program is for children 3 to 8 years old with an accompanying adult.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The Panglossian financial projections will be accompanied by tectonic socioeconomic and psychological change.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In an exclusive clip from the film (below), the jury tries to retrace Sophie’s steps, and imagine her state of mind, on the night she was murdered.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Often hailed as the definitive screen version, this series perfectly captured the turning point in Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s romance and brought to life the very estate many imagined from the novel’s descriptions.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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