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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1
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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3
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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4
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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5
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
Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
We are deeply invested in seeing how that entire world of Three Rock is able to come back and rejoin our show.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Local resident Lauren Roark described seeing gray smoke and burned debris scattered across her yard, resembling insulation.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Hogan said this group seeing the brunt of the downturn makes sense given its exposure to China in both manufacturing and consumption.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
We are deeply invested in seeing how that entire world of Three Rock is able to come back and rejoin our show.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Local resident Lauren Roark described seeing gray smoke and burned debris scattered across her yard, resembling insulation.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeing
Verb
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Nocturnal and largely solitary, brown hyenas are rarely seen, so van den Heever started to use a camera trap after noticing their tracks in the area.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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After noticing Atlas sometimes got upset when their dad dropped them off at school, Aveline began sneaking into his room each morning after Kay laid out his clothes.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 after experiencing his own difficulties obtaining a first mortgage.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The passenger vehicle collided with a work truck that had been pulled over onto the right shoulder after experiencing a tire blow out.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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In a significant step toward realizing the vision of quantum networks, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) research team has achieved a critical breakthrough.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Nikita Chibrikov picked off the pass, realizing late that it was intended for his linemate, and ultimately derailing what would have been a clear break for Nyquist.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The development could revolutionize precision sensing and open new avenues for quantum research.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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These materials’ unique properties are opening new possibilities for sensing in health, safety and environmental monitoring.—
Bohong Zhang,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That sense of reiterating his faith and a fresh start were on display Sunday night as Brown registered his first two-touchdown game in four seasons to help the resurgent Chiefs beat visiting Detroit 30-17.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Building a case for foul play required showing not only that the beat at North Head had a history of anti-gay violence but that Scott might have been visiting the beat in the first place.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Best to go into the film not knowing.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The meal would have been served family style, with many dishes laid out on the table all at once, next to their accompanying sauces and jellies.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pope raised the examples of saints, like Francis of Assisi and Mother Theresa of Calcutta, who laid the path of mercy and accompanying the poor.—
Claire Giangrave,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Webb suggests imagining alternative intelligences — like mosses — that prioritize coexistence and ecological resilience over dominance, offering a radically different model for future AI.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
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So why waste all that precious time and energy imagining worst-case scenarios?—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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