1
as in noticed
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 experienced
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 heard
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 sensed
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 visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in known
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanied
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 imagined
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 seen
Aquila says that during his time as archbishop, the diocese has received many blessings and seen significant growth, including an increase in the number of young families.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
That effort has seen very tepid backing, though 22 countries have signed onto a statement expressing their willingness to help reopen the key waterway.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Swalwell disputes the residency attack, but reporters were unable to find any Bay Area neighbors who had ever seen him before.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
In a trailer for the special, Cyrus is seen walking into the Stewarts’ kitchen and sitting down for an interview in the living room.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Cuba's national electric grid collapsed on March 16, the second time in a month that has seen a series of outages, including one sparking a rare violent protest in the communist-run country.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Actress Adria Arjona, his partner, was also seen in the video.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
The star power between the United States and Dominican Republic arguably rivaled any matchup seen on a baseball diamond before.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
He was later seen signing autographs for young fans as the ceremonies came to a close.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
That effort has seen very tepid backing, though 22 countries have signed onto a statement expressing their willingness to help reopen the key waterway.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Swalwell disputes the residency attack, but reporters were unable to find any Bay Area neighbors who had ever seen him before.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
In a trailer for the special, Cyrus is seen walking into the Stewarts’ kitchen and sitting down for an interview in the living room.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Cuba's national electric grid collapsed on March 16, the second time in a month that has seen a series of outages, including one sparking a rare violent protest in the communist-run country.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Actress Adria Arjona, his partner, was also seen in the video.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
The star power between the United States and Dominican Republic arguably rivaled any matchup seen on a baseball diamond before.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
He was later seen signing autographs for young fans as the ceremonies came to a close.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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An investigation into the shooting found that a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, and shortly after, the driver noticed they were being followed by the Jeep.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes, who was playing in his 500th NHL game on Thursday, is experienced in on-ice brother acts, having just won Olympic gold playing with younger brother Jack in Milan last month.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some of the country’s most populous counties experienced the greatest impacts from lower international immigration.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Before the collision, an air traffic controller can be heard on airport communications frantically telling the fire truck to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bill was heard in the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation last week, and it was referred to what’s called the suspense file, a process in the statehouse where bills with fiscal impacts are set aside in the Appropriations Committee for later consideration.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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According to a 14-page civil complaint filed this week, the woman was staying at the hotel for a work trip and had visited the on-site restaurant before the incident.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The employees of Rockin’ Grandma’s roam the grounds of the retreat site, which boasts multiple structures, and are visited by a series of guest speakers whose lectures range from the merely dull to the truly Dada.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The full extent of this possible uptick, however, won’t be known until lobbyists file their second quarter reports later this year.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury had the options of handing up an indictment, declining to indict and issuing a report known as a presentment.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 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 celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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At the time, few could have imagined the path ahead.—
Cody J Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Another thing Theresa DeMaria couldn’t have imagined in her 20s?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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