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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5
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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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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Kolvet told Fortune that he is dedicated to seeing Kirk’s podcast continue, but a detailed plan is still in the works.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Still, the exact effects are to be seen.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
She’s rarely seen without WTHN ear seeds.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
The young Phillies fan also got to see his team win.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Still, the exact effects are to be seen.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
She’s rarely seen without WTHN ear seeds.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
The young Phillies fan also got to see his team win.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
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While the container comes with a month's worth of capsules, many reviewers noticed results way sooner.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Most notably the Democrats in Nevada's congressional delegation noticed.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, experienced some modest volatility, going from roughly $4,600 at the time of the announcement to roughly $4,430 and then climbing back to approximately $4,620.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Few realize that the equinox marks peak season for the Northern Lights.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The realities inside nursing homes and assisted living communities are complex, often more so than families realize.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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But the anger that left-leaning media critics felt is clearly gaining more traction with a broader swath of the Democratic Party — people who are opening their wallets and dedicating their time to consuming new and independent media.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Sunderland, who played in total 65 minutes with 10 men after Reinildo Mandava’s first-half dismissal, celebrated a point that felt much larger.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The pair also famously visited The Plough at Cadsden in Buckinghamshire, a pub near Chequers, the country residence of British prime ministers, where Xi quaffed a pint of Greene King IPA (Indian Pale Ale).—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Four Seasons Napa Valley For wine lovers and those who love them, any time is a great time to visit Napa Valley.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both members are known to hold their votes during many large, contentious votes in an effort to get more spending cuts.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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As people now know, there was a quarter percentage point (also known as 25 basis points) interest rate cut.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The arrival was accompanied by a performance from the Household Cavalry band, whose musicians wore ornate state dress uniforms originally designed in the 1600s and woven with pure gold thread.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
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MacDonald imagines Kirk looking down from a window in Heaven as his children grow up, and the right unites to avenge his death.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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The sages imagined the world itself as a structure left open to the north, a reminder that there are always cracks through which danger, chaos, and suffering can enter.—
Barry Gelman,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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