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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere
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Recent Examples of behold
The organizational and administrative bloat that has piled up around the semiquincentennial can be overwhelming to behold.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
But Calloway’s performance—her manic and sunny disposition, her inability to read the room, her insistence on over-enunciating the T’s in words like Latin and written—was something to behold.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Lo and behold, in pure Ephronian fashion, Wes does.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Marshmallows are pleasant to eat, for starters—but not just to eat; also to hold, and to behold.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
But Calloway’s performance—her manic and sunny disposition, her inability to read the room, her insistence on over-enunciating the T’s in words like Latin and written—was something to behold.
—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Lo and behold, in pure Ephronian fashion, Wes does.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Marshmallows are pleasant to eat, for starters—but not just to eat; also to hold, and to behold.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for behold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
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Martin, 36, best known for his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was selected in August as one of the top-50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50th anniversary celebration.
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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These reports present your income and spending habits with clean, easy-to-understand visualizations.
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Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Burle Marx understood the country’s abundance as both subject and material.
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Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
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Some of you may notice that income streams are shifting, checks are being delayed or there are confusing charges on your accounts.
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The city recognized Grant for his lasting legacy and positive impact on the community.
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Sure, a lot of the mistakes or poor moments in defense can be waved away by recognizing that most of the team’s best defenders were sitting on the bench when the Turks wheeled away in delight with Ayhan’s goal.
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Europe’s largest economy, like many wealthy nations, is eyeing autonomous bots to address its struggling industrial base and aging workforce.
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In any case, chip stocks are down, too, and investors are eying Intel and others with a certain suspicion, at least short-term.
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And although a counterintuitive concept that seemingly many on the Left struggle to comprehend, higher tax rates ultimately generate less, not more,tax revenue.
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For example, a robot needs to comprehend the different levels of pressure that are required while holding an egg versus holding a bottle of water.
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Within hours, he was spotted on Santa Clara Valley Water District property at Camino Arroyo and Gilman Road.
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The marshals received a tip Tuesday that the man had been spotted at his residence in Meridian, the release said.
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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