as in because
for the reason that
seeing as we're already running late, there's no reason to waste any more time
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as in noticing
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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as in experiencing
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 realizing
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 sensing
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 visiting
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanying
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 imagining
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 seeing
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Oklahoma gas prices still below $4 While some of the gas prices are rising nationally, Oklahoma, much like the rest of the Plains region, is seeing some of the lowest prices nationally.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
From blockbuster franchises to breakout horror films, studios are seeing how fan engagement on TikTok can quickly turn into real-world audience turnout.
—Partner Content, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
In terms of the commitment to doing a greater number of local shows, the idea is subscribers will be seeing more from their home countries, and more often.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Spiranac reacted on social media after seeing Woods’ statement and the whole situation unfold after his rollover car crash.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Oklahoma gas prices still below $4 While some of the gas prices are rising nationally, Oklahoma, much like the rest of the Plains region, is seeing some of the lowest prices nationally.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
From blockbuster franchises to breakout horror films, studios are seeing how fan engagement on TikTok can quickly turn into real-world audience turnout.
—Partner Content, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
In terms of the commitment to doing a greater number of local shows, the idea is subscribers will be seeing more from their home countries, and more often.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeing
Adjective
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This optical response allows users to identify contamination within seconds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Coherent , Lumentum — The companies, makers of optical transceivers, were the top gainers in the S & P 500, heading for a third straight day of gains.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Writers Raoul Groothuizen and Christina Poppe came up with the idea back in 2018, after noticing a sharp rise in racist rhetoric among the Flemish far-right.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Scientists had long assumed most of the moon lay beyond the protection of Earth’s magnetic field, but in 2019 scientists began noticing something odd about the experiment’s data that suggested the moon was somewhat protected from galactic cosmic rays.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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These are the New Yorkers experiencing invisible hunger behind closed doors.—
Beth Shapiro,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Such districts are often formed when a school district is experiencing a burst of development or enrollment growth concentrated in certain areas, explained Erica Gonzales, a managing director at the investment bank Stifel who specializes in California school financing.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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But, realizing his memory is failing and badly shaken by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol is wracked by doubt until his younger self, Little Marcel, appears.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bovino flailed back at every affront instead of focusing on his mission, not realizing his recklessness was eroding public support for his cause and threatening it altogether.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Together, these enable the robot to estimate obstacle locations in 3D and navigate safely using milliwatt-level sensing power.—
Nitin Sanket,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Understanding this cold-sensing protein could one day lead to better therapies for cold hypersensitivity that often troubles people undergoing certain types of cancer chemotherapies.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Voters can find more information about how to vote and see what else will be on their ballots by visiting the Missouri Secretary of State’s website.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moderate exercise helps, but high-intensity overtraining can raise cortisol further, worth knowing if punishing workouts are already part of a stressed routine.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ruca told Fox News Digital there were a few bittersweet feelings going into the match, just knowing what the two have been through together.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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School staff and their fellow parents are a source of support, even accompanying them to visa appointments.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even after Acuff drove in for a layup and accompanying free throw, Arkansas was still a distant 20 points back, at 95-75 with six minutes to go.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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