Synonyms of viewingnext
: an act of seeing, watching, or taking a look
especially : an instance or the practice of watching television

Examples of viewing in a Sentence

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Research shows proximity to water, through active engagement or passive viewing, promotes stress reduction, increased happiness, better sleep, and physical activity. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 For in-stadium viewing, rising prices and other barriers have done the opposite. Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The Washington Monument is seen past viewing stands for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race. Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The film is billed as a blend of family comedy and fantasy adventure built around festive theatrical viewing. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewing

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viewing was in 1535

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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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