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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3
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
Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
King sees rise as the next step in the evolution of the alpha-male ideal.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The sequel-cum-prequel sees Sophie Sheridan (Seyfried’s character) working on the grand opening of the Hotel Bella Donna, with flashbacks to her mother’s past involving a cast including Lily James, Jeremy Irvine, and John Dylan.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Dylan sees this and takes pity on her, bringing her along to Walt’s party.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The transition from music to publishing might seem unexpected, but Gabrielle sees a clear connection between the two worlds.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs sees mixed signals but calls the Club stock a buy.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Tam Do, from Urban Promise, has partnered with the Sixers Youth Foundation and sees the positivity first-hand.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
King sees rise as the next step in the evolution of the alpha-male ideal.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The sequel-cum-prequel sees Sophie Sheridan (Seyfried’s character) working on the grand opening of the Hotel Bella Donna, with flashbacks to her mother’s past involving a cast including Lily James, Jeremy Irvine, and John Dylan.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Dylan sees this and takes pity on her, bringing her along to Walt’s party.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The transition from music to publishing might seem unexpected, but Gabrielle sees a clear connection between the two worlds.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs sees mixed signals but calls the Club stock a buy.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Tam Do, from Urban Promise, has partnered with the Sixers Youth Foundation and sees the positivity first-hand.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
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The breach raises new questions about how long attackers can remain inside critical healthcare systems before anyone notices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former Arizona guard Matt Muehlebach notices similarities during games.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2026
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When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Justin realizes that poaching artichokes in wine is delicious; Laurence perfects crispy rice; Sieger figures out how to get Tom to eat okra.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Someone senses something is wrong — unstable snow, deteriorating conditions, a risky route — but speaking up means challenging the plan and slowing everyone down.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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And yet, Rachel senses, something is not right.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Later in the book, after Thomas has died, the narrator visits Max at his home in California, where another hypnotic two-hander unfolds.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Four-fifths of the Celtics’ starting lineup could be unavailable when the team visits Charlotte on Sunday.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who knows more about the dogs or their possible owner is asked to contact RCDAS at (951) 358-7387.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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No one knows exactly how many protesters were killed, but estimates range from seven thousand to thirty thousand.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bieber makes getting ready and getting un-ready seem so cool, thanks to the sleek, stylish imagery that accompanies her Rhode products.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Mar. 2026
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However despite these developments being widely celebrated, little is known about gentrification, the phenomenon that often accompanies urbanization.—
Chloe Wong,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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The shakeup is part of NASA's overhaul of its Artemis campaign as the space agency envisions launching more missions before and after a historic moon landing.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Kfar Giladi, Zeevi envisions distant hope.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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