1
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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2
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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3
as in heard
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 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 known
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 imagined
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 seen
Imagine your bridal beauty look being seen by millions.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Japan has recently seen far-right populists gain ground, such as the anti-globalist and surging nationalist party Sanseito.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
MyPlate advised sticking to low-fat dairy, as seen in the low-fat yogurt and the glass of low-fat milk with dinner.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Bernal is seen by some within the club as possessing traits similar to Sergio Busquets.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet the final also required Vonn to push her knee further than in either of her two training runs, when she could be seen pulling back around some turns so as not to exert too much strain before the main event.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Chesterton thought she was being seen by a doctor.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The gains were seen after four weeks of playing, indicating that 10 to 20 hours of play is needed to see an effect.
—Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Now this nonprofit's seen 15 years of community support, with much more hopefully to come.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Japan has recently seen far-right populists gain ground, such as the anti-globalist and surging nationalist party Sanseito.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
MyPlate advised sticking to low-fat dairy, as seen in the low-fat yogurt and the glass of low-fat milk with dinner.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Bernal is seen by some within the club as possessing traits similar to Sergio Busquets.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet the final also required Vonn to push her knee further than in either of her two training runs, when she could be seen pulling back around some turns so as not to exert too much strain before the main event.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Chesterton thought she was being seen by a doctor.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The gains were seen after four weeks of playing, indicating that 10 to 20 hours of play is needed to see an effect.
—Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Now this nonprofit's seen 15 years of community support, with much more hopefully to come.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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But reexamining this dot in light of ongoing LRD fever, the team noticed something strange.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Commeree also noticed that her social media algorithm shifted to show more birth emergencies after viewing the content.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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She's also heard praise from her mom.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a song disparaging Noem and serving as an anti-ICE anthem that’s been widely circulated on social media could be heard coming from a crowd gathered outside the stadium.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Horses brought the firefighting apparatus and a big steed, aptly named Goliath, sensed the danger and ran out of the way, not before being injured.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Still, Vivian sensed something was off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Princess of Wales of also visited Melin Tregwynt, a woolen mill on the Pembrokeshire coast that has been in continuous operation since 1841.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of visitors have visited the chapel in recent days to take photos of the image, the parish priest Father Daniele Micheletti said.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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There's no exact cause known for the rise in cancers among young people, according to experts, but researchers are trying to figure it out.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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As of now, it is known that two people died as a result of this attack.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the doc, West and Clarke are accompanied by Alexandra Tolstoy, an expert and guide.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nelly herself is heavily reinterpreted by Fennell, imagined in this film as the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat who serves as Cathy’s maid; the film also runs with modern readings of her character as a more proactive meddler in the doomed love between the main characters.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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From the kitchen comes an equally elegant menu of classics – think gorgeous local steaks, terrines and roasted Amish chicken plated with cockles – imagined with creativity and a deep understanding of European technique seen through a Tennessee lens.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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