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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That being said, Spain’s expansive rural plains and coastal viewpoints are well poised for good viewing. Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 Unlike typical Universal releases, Nolan's strong advocacy for the theatrical experience means a much longer wait for home viewing. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Neumann said Netflix still has significant room to grow, noting the company has penetrated less than 45% of its roughly 800 million addressable households worldwide and accounts for only about 5% of global TV viewing. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Since a 4 percent downturn in the second half of 2023, the pattern of small but steady viewing time growth has held for each six-month data release. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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