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as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
that's one view, but I happen to disagree
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as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly
took a quick view of the Web page and decided that it didn't have what he was looking for
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
upon closer view the painting was an obvious forgery
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
I'll have to view all of the evidence before making a decision
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as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
viewed the latest changes and approved them
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Recent Examples of view
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Scenic hiking trails weave through quiet valleys, offering breathtaking views of wildlife in their natural habitat.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
If Trafford, who is 22, does end up joining Newcastle, that experience of Ruddy’s is viewed as vital in terms of being a role model.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Noun
In November, the ESA released images the Solar Orbiter obtained in March 2023 that the agency said are the highest-resolution views of the sun's surface, known as the photosphere, to date.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Scenic hiking trails weave through quiet valleys, offering breathtaking views of wildlife in their natural habitat.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Verb
Every turn reveals a new house or homestay, some with bird viewing areas set up in the backyard.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
If Trafford, who is 22, does end up joining Newcastle, that experience of Ruddy’s is viewed as vital in terms of being a role model.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
Noun
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The cast, a pleasing panorama of nth-degree diversity, perform these standards dutifully.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
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The views are superb, there are no obstructions and there is an impressive panorama of the city’s skyline from the back of the South Stand, the paper added.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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In Tanzi’s opinion, the best diet for the brain is the Mediterranean diet, which minimizes red meat and is rich in fiber from fruit and vegetables.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The poll breaks down the opinions by political ideology on whether to abolish ICE.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The small screen became a mirror that your own family could gaze at, to catch a glimpse of another family, seated on their own sofa, in front of their own TV.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In the buildup, there was a sense that this matchup represented the first of a new era for men’s tennis and, if this was indeed the first glimpse of a new age, then tennis fans are in for a rollercoaster of a decade.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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No action was taken from the inspection beyond citations for safety violations against the vessel, said Lt. Nicolina Converso, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, which includes the Southeast and the Caribbean.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Businesses in both states performed almost identically, with those nearest the border passing at least 95% of inspections on average.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni told reporters after the match, which finished 1-1, that Messi preferred to come off rather than see Scaloni take off young playmaker Thiago Almada.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Other parents witnessed the March on Washington, whereas my father saw Jackie Robinson don Dodger blue at Ebbets Field.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Audiences will witness the events that fractured the bond between Gojo, often considered the most powerful sorcerer in the series, and Geto, who would later become a formidable antagonist.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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As always, any changes will be considered in accordance with local legal obligations.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Imagine schools that use Ethical Efficiency to ensure every child has access to the highest-quality education, informed by a tapestry of cultural perspectives.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In Gilbert’s hands, reappraising the decade from a feminist perspective is more an exercise in cataloguing than in analysis: the ideology of the era is not subtle, and its narratives don’t need decoding.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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