1
as in notices
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 undergoes
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 realizes
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 senses
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 visits
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanies
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 envisions
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 sees
Major medical groups generally support gender-affirming care for children with ongoing gender dysphoria – distress caused by the difference between a person’s internal sense of gender and the way the world sees them.
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Cegielski also sees those retailers that offer the best value and discounts as being most aggressive in rolling out new stores.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
What a provider sees during a single visit is often only a fraction of the story.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The tech industry sees innovation and new products daily.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Like its Hispanic-media competitors, and a growing number of others investing in the $11 billion market for micro-series, Canela sees a lot of upside in the space.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Abigail Seldin, Chief Growth Officer at Scholarship America, sees the issue as particularly acute for today’s students who are parents.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Even the new series Rooster, starring Steve Carell as a novelist turned writer-in-residence at a college, sees a student using AI to write his paper.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Cegielski also sees those retailers that offer the best value and discounts as being most aggressive in rolling out new stores.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
What a provider sees during a single visit is often only a fraction of the story.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The tech industry sees innovation and new products daily.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Like its Hispanic-media competitors, and a growing number of others investing in the $11 billion market for micro-series, Canela sees a lot of upside in the space.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Abigail Seldin, Chief Growth Officer at Scholarship America, sees the issue as particularly acute for today’s students who are parents.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Even the new series Rooster, starring Steve Carell as a novelist turned writer-in-residence at a college, sees a student using AI to write his paper.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
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Just to make things even messier and more over-plotted, Sylvie notices a light on for five days straight in an upper-floor apartment, reporting to the cops her concern that the old man who lives there might have died.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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If the bear is sitting at a distance, feeding or walking by and notices you but continues its natural behavior, do not take any action.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations.—
Scott Turick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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On loan from the Bayeux Museum in Normandy while that museum undergoes renovations, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on view at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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The supporting cast, too, add an air of authenticity that helps with the suspension of disbelief when Margot realizes what’s actually going on.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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As with Valerie watching her colleagues enthusiastically reclaim the sitcom script, Deborah realizes the effort is just as important as the end result.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But Golden State and Cleveland could try to lure the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in an effort to win now – especially if James senses the Lakers are set on moving on in a different direction without him.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Trigeminovascular System Activation Initiates Headache Pain The initiation of cortical spreading depression, which is linked to an aura, also activates the trigeminovascular system, a network of nerves and blood vessels in your head that senses pain and sends signals to your brain.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Host Rachel Holt visits this coastal landmark to uncover the stories, artifacts, and maritime history behind one of the South Shore's most enduring beacons.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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His ghost visits Claire in the future and then heads over to the stones, where his presence magically causes the forget-me-nots to grow.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The backstory Robin Hutson knows hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The caption accompanies a nine-slide photo gallery capturing Van Der Beek with their six children.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The agency also envisions the technology contributing to spaceplanes capable of reaching altitudes approaching 62 miles (100 kms), near the boundary of space.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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The second phase envisions the development of a five-story, 45-unit apartment building on a section of the site that’s behind the existing hotel, according to city documents.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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