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
The only negative is that more people didn’t see it.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
So glad to see Jacqueline Mathews back.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Hiba imagined seeing snow for the first time and living in a cold state, such as Ohio.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
In a short teaser played at the upfront for the room only, which felt like an opening scene for Season 5, the Pogues are seen in custody and attending a hearing in what appears to be Croatia, judging by the flag and police uniforms shown.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
So glad to see Jacqueline Mathews back.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Hiba imagined seeing snow for the first time and living in a cold state, such as Ohio.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
In a short teaser played at the upfront for the room only, which felt like an opening scene for Season 5, the Pogues are seen in custody and attending a hearing in what appears to be Croatia, judging by the flag and police uniforms shown.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
Verb
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This year, though, some teammates have noticed Brunson using his voice more.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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On my visits home, my mother might at first pretend not to notice me.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Verb
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For her, those discussions connect deeply with the emotional realities families experience each day.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The report shows that elementary grades are experiencing the sharpest enrollment declines, with middle school grades also in a sharp enrollment drop.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Verb
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But the victim, realizing he’d been duped, had reached out to police.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Jackson estate realized after shooting that Jackson’s settlement deal with the Chandlers barred the estate from ever depicting the Chandlers on film.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Verb
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This no-reservations Vietnamese restaurant near Union Square can feel frantic, everyone wanting everything at once, but the kitchen stays focused and fearless.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Anyone heading to Spain twice in succession will have a case study in how different eclipses can feel.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Consumers seeking a replacement voucher can visit the recall page on the company’s website, according to the notice.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Considering that teams can bring players into their buildings in their respective cities for pre-draft workouts, attend pro days held by players’ agencies and visit prospects elsewhere, the combine meetings are only a small part of the draft process.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Did either network know Krakowski was double dipping?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Sark knows the Texas football team isn't there for academics, or at least, the starters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Turning my head, sitting, breathing—they all were accompanied by lightning strikes diffused through my body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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These initiatives reflect the massive adoption of AI that should be accompanied by guarding the state residents against the serious risk of hallucination.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Hiba imagined seeing snow for the first time and living in a cold state, such as Ohio.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Now imagine moving millions of items, each of them delicate, unique, priceless and old.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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