as in because
for the reason that
seeing as we're already running late, there's no reason to waste any more time
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as in noticing
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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as in experiencing
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 realizing
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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as in sensing
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 visiting
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanying
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 imagining
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 seeing
Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Data from platforms like Strava shows club participation has surged over the last two years, with some communities seeing major growth.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
But not all cities are seeing the same lift.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The difference now is that AI is actually starting to deliver—clinicians seeing on average eight more patients a week, hundreds of hours of administrative burden lifting, patient satisfaction rising.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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Verb
The case went cold until 2022, when detectives linked Heuermann to a pickup truck that a witness reported seeing when one of the victims disappeared in 2010.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Data from platforms like Strava shows club participation has surged over the last two years, with some communities seeing major growth.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
But not all cities are seeing the same lift.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The difference now is that AI is actually starting to deliver—clinicians seeing on average eight more patients a week, hundreds of hours of administrative burden lifting, patient satisfaction rising.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeing
Adjective
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Unlike many studies where materials are assembled once and left unchanged, the team repeatedly picked up, twisted, and restacked the layers while continuing to modify the optical properties.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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After exposing the bones to a high-energy blue light, the team used an optical filter to see which of them glowed red.—
Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Now, more people are noticing and appreciating it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Cycle syncing is most useful as a framework for noticing your own patterns rather than a strict rulebook.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Successful testing would address a major scientific and engineering challenge on the path to realizing the world’s first commercial fusion power plant.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The organizations realizing real value are not the ones moving the fastest or deploying the most tools.—
Cerys Goodall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Odd to be so close without sensing the pain in my body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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Researchers trained the sensing system using more than 12,000 data samples collected during 157 cutting motions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The teen was visiting the city from India with his parents and younger brother to celebrate his graduation when the incident occurred, The Times reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Over the years, especially up to the mid-1960s, the city rolled out ticker-tape parades for visiting foreign leaders, historic anniversaries and feats in aviation, war, sports, music, space travel and more.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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In the face of not knowing what AI will mean or become, our storytelling mind has jumped in to create answers where there are only questions, known in what is unknown.—
Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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As the team’s winning streak grew, the bag became a fixture in Woods’ game-day outfits, accompanying her through 13 consecutive Knicks victories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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