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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Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This pipeline of projects reflects years of work — much of it initiated under former Mayors Dedina and Aguirre — that the current administration is now seeing through.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Prior to her flight, the five-time Emmy nominee attended the Euphoria season 3 premiere in a chic blazer and sunglasses, later removing the jacket to reveal a sheer, fully see-through top.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
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Verb
During the ensuing investigation, police saw through witness statements and video footage that Atrailu William Moore, 38, of Gary, followed the victim through the parking lot, spoke with him briefly, and then hit him with his red Jeep Grand Cherokee, the release said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This pipeline of projects reflects years of work — much of it initiated under former Mayors Dedina and Aguirre — that the current administration is now seeing through.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Carpenter saved one of her boldest statements for the final stretch, rocking a sizzling, see-through black lace bodysuit that left little to the imagination.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Prior to her flight, the five-time Emmy nominee attended the Euphoria season 3 premiere in a chic blazer and sunglasses, later removing the jacket to reveal a sheer, fully see-through top.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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