as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
it's an old saw that a red sunset presages fair skies the next day
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as in noticed
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 experienced
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 realized
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 sensed
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 visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knew
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanied
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 envisioned
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 saw
James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Federal regulations exclude resource extraction such as logging and mining; developments such as the building of roads and structures; low-level overflights by planes and helicopters; and mechanized equipment such as chain saws.
—Clare E. Boerigter, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This is compared to the 10 years prior, which saw an average of only seven cases and one death during the same time period.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Crime-scene investigators bored holes and pulled out a succession of neat plastic packages containing razors, saw blades, handcuff keys, and security bits.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Federal regulations exclude resource extraction such as logging and mining; developments such as the building of roads and structures; low-level overflights by planes and helicopters; and mechanized equipment such as chain saws.
—Clare E. Boerigter, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
At the same time, 2024 saw construction of new coal plants at a decade high.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This is compared to the 10 years prior, which saw an average of only seven cases and one death during the same time period.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saw
Noun
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While Haiti is the most mountainous country in the Caribbean, the saying is often used to reflect the immense and constant obstacles Haiti has had to overcome.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
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Slopes don’t have to be a problem The saying goes that Kansas is flat.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In January, Oakland Zoo noticed that Lola had developed a limp on her right front paw.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The no-frills vibe makes sense for an industry of trade workers who aren’t used to getting noticed.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Several cities on Wednesday experienced their hottest March day in four decades, according to the National Weather Service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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California and the nation as a whole has recently experienced a growing measles outbreak, with 29 cases reported in California and more than 1,300 nationwide.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One Sweet 16 dream is realized Saturday night.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The friend group quickly realized sleeping on the ground outside was untenable.—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Now Conan O’Brien, who spent almost 30 years behind late-night desks, is saying plainly what many viewers have sensed.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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James Walker Tufts, the Boston soda entrepreneur and philanthropist, surely sensed it while traveling through the area at the end of the 19th century, prompting him to buy 5,800 acres in the Sandhills that had been left barren by lumber harvesting.—
Caleb Silver,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The county is not releasing age, gender or state-of-origin information on the person who visited the Sharp Memorial ER, citing privacy concerns.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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President Gerald Ford visited the city in May 1976 and spoke at the dedication of the Mid-America Mall, now known as the Main Street Mall.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
19 Mar. 2026
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Growing up, Amanda Marton Ramaciotti knew that her mother was different to other mothers.—
Amanda Marton Ramaciotti,
The Dial,
19 Mar. 2026
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Locke knew that Parker had ambitions to become a defensive coordinator one day.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 2023 megahit film screening will be accompanied live by Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women orchestra, performing both the score and pop songs from the soundtrack.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Crispy chicken thighs are a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates fresh radishes and a little drizzle of honey.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Saw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saw. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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