1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
out of the corner of my eye I saw the deer run into the woods
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2
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a writer who saw World War II through the eyes of a common soldier
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as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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4
as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home
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as in to visit
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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6
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
thanks for coming, and I'll see you to the door
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I can't see that spoiled brat as a soldier at all
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Recent Examples of see
The fans were already on their feet waiting to see history.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Anyone who’s hoping to see Byrne reunite with Talking Heads is out of luck.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
The Enquirer reached out to Kings Island following the announcement of the ride's closure to see what would replace Boo Blasters and if the building would be torn down.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Anyone who’s hoping to see Byrne reunite with Talking Heads is out of luck.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
The Enquirer reached out to Kings Island following the announcement of the ride's closure to see what would replace Boo Blasters and if the building would be torn down.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, both Hulu and Disney+ are available as stand-alone apps or to purchase as a package As viewers may have noticed, several shows have become streamable on both platforms over the last few years.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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What would need to happen for people to experience their leisure as being in no way connected to labor?—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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In Baltimore, officials announced in July that the city experienced a 23% decrease in homicides and a 20% drop in non-fatal shootings during the first half of the year as compared with 2024, and the number of homicides through June is the lowest it’s been in more than 50 years.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As a result, you may be left in the shade without even realizing it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That fear was somewhat realized in February 2024 when the Alabama Supreme Court decided embryos had the legal status of children in a landmark case.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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For those that still don’t feel quite ready to dive into a dinner, or may not live in an area with such an abundance of Shabbat clubs to join, there are still plenty of other ways to get a taste of the culture and religion.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Already, the effects are being felt at WKAR in East Lansing (which includes both WKAR-FM and WKAR-TV).—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The exes went back and forth over whether Michelle could take their daughter on a trip to visit her dying mother.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Once all five species are caught and photographed, visit agfc.com/grandslam to submit photos and details.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Aug. 2025
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Mass Ave resident Jeff Stroebel knows in this day and age people are always on their phones.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Chicago Sky Operating Chairman Nadia Rawlinson knows there isn’t a singular solution to this problem.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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With Brian Cashman accompanying the Yankees to St. Louis, the Bombers beat the Cardinals, 4-3, on Friday night.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Her grandfather, Jim Coleman, and uncle, Jacob, accompany her on guitar and mandolin.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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The play imagines what would happen if President Abraham Lincoln's assassination wasn't exactly a bad thing for his insufferable wife.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If a highly fit teenage boy can die of heat stroke on a hot day, imagine the degree of challenge to older folks who typically are much less fit.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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