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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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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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
Nadel has been in the booth to see the sports media model change, from the height of the newspaper era, the growth of cable television, to the creation of the internet and streaming platforms.
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Mac Engel
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The impact sends both men hurling to the pavement, and the shoeless rear passenger can be seen hobbling on one foot afterward, the footage shows.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
But Charlotte audiences will get a chance to see it for themselves.
—Adam Bell
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The islanders, in turn, have grown to see the inn as integral to their cultural and economic resilience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Mac Engel
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The impact sends both men hurling to the pavement, and the shoeless rear passenger can be seen hobbling on one foot afterward, the footage shows.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
But Charlotte audiences will get a chance to see it for themselves.
—Adam Bell
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The islanders, in turn, have grown to see the inn as integral to their cultural and economic resilience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
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Even her 8-year-old daughter has noticed the impact on the family's spending.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Increasingly, human resources departments noticed that applicants used the résumé to tell white lies, and even bigger fibs, listing fictitious degrees, fake promotions and other embellishments.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Why book To experience wellness the Six Senses way in one of the world’s busiest cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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And since individual airfares tend to be driven by what the market will stand rather than the actual cost of flying, the airlines’ ability to raise fares is more limited than most people realize.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets found the wrong kind of déjà vu Sunday, losing a home game to the Boston Celtics that never really felt close.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plan a stop in bustling Cebu City to visit the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu and Magellan’s Cross Pavilion—cultural cornerstones that paved the way to the propagation of Christianity as the country’s most dominant religion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Royals partied in the visiting clubhouse at Atlanta.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The vote came during the second week of a marathon debate over a controversial elections bill known as the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and certain forms of photo ID to cast a ballot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Seals and Crofts were native Texans who had known each other since high school and played together in various groups before becoming a duo, Seals & Crofts, in the late 1960s.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Austrian government plans to accompany the ban with an effort to beef up schools' teaching of how to use media and deal with artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Could one imagine immersive experiences distributed across geographies in ways that connect local nodes of creation in networks that blend physical and virtual presence?—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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