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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In this study, the association between heavy television viewing and brain changes remained even after the researchers accounted for physical activity. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Broadcasters of all sizes, especially local station owners, have been battling cord-cutting and coping with ongoing audience and advertiser shifts away from linear viewing. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 The movie also increased viewings of other Toy Story films on Disney+, and Toy Story merchandise sales helped give the company its strongest quarter of year-over-year growth in Consumer Products revenue in 20 quarters. Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Beavers are typically non-aggressive and avoid conflict with humans, but people should still maintain a safe minimum viewing distance of 25 yards. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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