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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5
as in visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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6
as in known
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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7
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
He could also be seen nodding his approval after the dance — and earning a thunderous round of excited shouts from the audience.
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Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
The region has seen the deployment of the National Guard and Marines, the cancellation of public events and a visible chilling effect on the use of local businesses and services.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Shooting in VistaVision is almost definitely making a comeback and will be seen again.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
The protocol for giving new drugs is generally based on evidence seen in animal models and then in human trials, says Mattias Wieloch, a cardiologist and medical head of the type 1 diabetes program in North America at Sanofi, the company that manufactures teplizumab as Tzield.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
His work captured the humanity, power and emotion of his subjects in ways not seen since.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Also seen on the shows Colony and Blackout, he is represented by Gersh and Burbidge Artists Entertainment.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The detainees — all of whom appear to be adult men — are seen being dragged into the square, hands tied behind their backs.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
It’s seen a $150 price cut for Prime Big Deal Days, enabling you to get a modern smartphone for less than $400.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
The region has seen the deployment of the National Guard and Marines, the cancellation of public events and a visible chilling effect on the use of local businesses and services.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Shooting in VistaVision is almost definitely making a comeback and will be seen again.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
The protocol for giving new drugs is generally based on evidence seen in animal models and then in human trials, says Mattias Wieloch, a cardiologist and medical head of the type 1 diabetes program in North America at Sanofi, the company that manufactures teplizumab as Tzield.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
His work captured the humanity, power and emotion of his subjects in ways not seen since.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Also seen on the shows Colony and Blackout, he is represented by Gersh and Burbidge Artists Entertainment.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The detainees — all of whom appear to be adult men — are seen being dragged into the square, hands tied behind their backs.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
It’s seen a $150 price cut for Prime Big Deal Days, enabling you to get a modern smartphone for less than $400.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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According to the Journal-Constitution, the Paulding County School District declined to answer its questions about how many adult supervisors were on the field trip and how long the girl was missing before her absence was noticed.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Airports across the country have experienced delays this week because of a shortage of controllers, more than half of which Duffy attributed to work no-shows.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Multiple employees previously experienced seizures in 2019, leading inspectors to determine they had been potentially exposed to a toxic chemical through inhalation, ingestion and absorption through the skin.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Well, very few female voices are heard in the Bible, particularly in the New Testament.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Just as importantly, communication must be two-way, with opportunities for listening sessions and surveys that allow families to provide input and to feel heard.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Had his dad not sensed something and dialed 911, Andrew, a star baseball player turned gambling addict in college, would have quietly checked out at age 33, leaving his twin infant sons, his guilt-crippled parents, and many thousands of dollars in gambling debts behind.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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Long and Jin Drexel both said Jin may have sensed the arrest was coming, telling them both in recent weeks that persecution could lead to a new wave of revival among Christianity.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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At first, Ambere visited me often.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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In July this year, CNN visited the Oklahoma academy where controllers are trained.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Deborah McGregor, an Anishinaabe scholar from Whitefish River First Nation, defines and discusses the concept of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), sometimes also known as Indigenous Ecological Knowledge or Indigenous Ecological Wisdom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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While the lead singers are on the rise and were less globally known before the film’s success, the cast also included Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Byung-hun, who together brought decades of experience and followers to the project.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hurry Up Tomorrow was also accompanied by a feature film of the same name.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The actress accompanied her girls to Paris Fashion Week the week after the news of her split.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Oct. 2025
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No one imagined the answer would be Roki Sasaki — least of all Sasaki himself.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Maduro’s government intensified its campaign against dissent in the tense months before last year’s presidential election, targeting both real and imagined opponents in a sweeping crackdown on the opposition.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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