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

viewing

2 of 2

present participle of view entry 2

Examples of viewing in a Sentence

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Noun
Some took up the pairs of binoculars provided for better viewing, while most simply squinted and pointed into the distance. CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Those principles could be applied to remote viewing, not remain buried in terms of service agreements. Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 Even with one team headed for October and the other looking toward next year, Dodgers-Giants remains appointment viewing. James Ward, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 However, for the best viewing chances, find a dark location away from city lights, ideally with a clear view of the northern sky. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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 20 Sep. 2026.

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