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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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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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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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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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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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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
Guests can walk through the vineyards, touch the old stone walls, and see how much the land shapes everything Korta Katarina does.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
But Charania reported that the Celtics kept seeing what was out there for Brown, whom Boston selected with the third overall choice in the 2016 draft.
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Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Balogun wasn’t around to see the finish though, drawing a straight red card for stomping on the right ankle of Bosnian center back Tarik Muharemovic in the 61st minute, a foul Brazilian referee Raphael Claus confirmed via a video review.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Beckham could be seen smiling and rising to his feet in excitement at various points throughout the game.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
But Charania reported that the Celtics kept seeing what was out there for Brown, whom Boston selected with the third overall choice in the 2016 draft.
—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Balogun wasn’t around to see the finish though, drawing a straight red card for stomping on the right ankle of Bosnian center back Tarik Muharemovic in the 61st minute, a foul Brazilian referee Raphael Claus confirmed via a video review.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Beckham could be seen smiling and rising to his feet in excitement at various points throughout the game.
—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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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 unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
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BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
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Either way, for a community facing such deep loss, the space felt to Dondi like a warm blanket.
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On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt.
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But in a 5-1 win at Truist Park, the visiting Cardinals made two errors.
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Breakthrough has relationships with several schools in the area and regularly visits schools to present its program to area fourth graders, Cox said.
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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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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.
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Whatever juju, imagined or self-made, permeating throughout the Braves’ roster over the last few weeks was exorcised Wednesday.
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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