saw through; seen through; seeing through; sees through
: to grasp the true nature of
saw through the scheme
Examples of see through in a Sentence
Adjective
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Sam McDowell February 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Thread can saw through intestines requiring more extensive repair.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The main living areas include a custom walk-in wet bar with ice-effect glasswork, handmade West African hardwood cabinetry and a see-through fireplace.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
In the real world, his players had to see through its hot-and-cold absurdity.
—Sam McDowell February 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Thread can saw through intestines requiring more extensive repair.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Lipa wore a romantic see-through lace gown, while Turner sported a chic brown suit.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The main living areas include a custom walk-in wet bar with ice-effect glasswork, handmade West African hardwood cabinetry and a see-through fireplace.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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