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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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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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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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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Recent Examples of see
Next up, she’ll be seen in M.J. Bassett’s remake of Red Sonja, co-starring Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day, and Robert Sheehan.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
In a viral video shared earlier this month from the November 2024 incident, Bishop was seen on Jenkins’ Ring camera with her young children.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
If militants were seen firing from an apartment building near a troop maneuver, forces might take the entire building down to thwart the threat.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Rae is still growing and learning about herself and the world around her, even if people can’t see it that way.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
In a viral video shared earlier this month from the November 2024 incident, Bishop was seen on Jenkins’ Ring camera with her young children.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
If militants were seen firing from an apartment building near a troop maneuver, forces might take the entire building down to thwart the threat.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Rae is still growing and learning about herself and the world around her, even if people can’t see it that way.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
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In January 2023, a Delta plane was preparing for take off when air traffic controllers noticed another craft crossing the runway in its path.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since noticing strange things happening in her home, Kayleigh began sharing videos of them on TikTok (@thegreenemanor).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Lebanon is experiencing a long-running economic and financial crisis and a political deadlock that has left it without a fully functioning government for almost two years.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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There were also more than a few historic vehicles that were available to experience.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Lopez’s yowza dress worn to the 42nd annual awards caused such a search frenzy that Google engineers realized people craved actual visuals (instead of the then-standard blue links) when searching for photos.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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There are no signs to mark these peaks, and even some of the homeowners who own the land don’t realize their lofty status.—
Nicolas Rivero,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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However, Girma’s deal feels different and bigger than all of those, as the key to the USWNT defense signed a long-term deal with Chelsea, signaling a new level of ambition.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Spa manager Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell) is miles away from her usual resort in Maui, but she’s seen enough to know something here doesn’t feel right.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Both experts recommend considering the city’s many festivals when deciding when to visit.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Debra Tice spoke at a news conference in Damascus, Syria, after being allowed to visit for the first time in almost a decade.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, gas fireplaces will have a component known as a thermocouple, which is designed to prevent gas leaks by automatically closing the gas valve if the pilot light goes out.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Aledo Bearcats are known for their football dominance, having won 12 state championships.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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The watch is accompanied by an extract from the Audemars Piguet archives, though no other accessories are available.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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While targets can focus efforts and create accountability, they must be accompanied by robust unconscious bias training and inclusive, psychologically safe environments.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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And these computer models could train themselves to forecast wildfires with greater speed and complexity than humans could ever imagine.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Especially in periods when camp rules allowed detainees to create artwork in their cells, the artists’ use of prison detritus and found objects made the artwork more than simply a depiction of what the men lacked, desired or imagined.—
Alexandra Moore,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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