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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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
The search for Savannah Guthrie's mom remains underway more than two weeks after she was last seen.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Three generations of Foleys are now cemented among some of the best swimming family dynasties the state has ever seen.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Instead, the report found, the savings are accruing mostly to MOL, Hungary’s oil giant, which has seen its operating income soar 30% since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
This total eclipse will be visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with a partial eclipse seen across broader regions of Europe and Africa.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
All three types were seen in the computer simulations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Joseph Stalin, having climbed to the top over a pile of bodies the size of which the world had never seen, had portraits, statues and even cities named after him.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The show makes ample use of the large back lot, where the Navajo village seen in the series includes the diner, gas station, Jim Chee’s and Bernadette’s trailers and Leaphorn’s house.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Imagine your bridal beauty look being seen by millions.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Three generations of Foleys are now cemented among some of the best swimming family dynasties the state has ever seen.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Instead, the report found, the savings are accruing mostly to MOL, Hungary’s oil giant, which has seen its operating income soar 30% since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
This total eclipse will be visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, with a partial eclipse seen across broader regions of Europe and Africa.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
All three types were seen in the computer simulations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Joseph Stalin, having climbed to the top over a pile of bodies the size of which the world had never seen, had portraits, statues and even cities named after him.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The show makes ample use of the large back lot, where the Navajo village seen in the series includes the diner, gas station, Jim Chee’s and Bernadette’s trailers and Leaphorn’s house.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Imagine your bridal beauty look being seen by millions.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Stamos-Buesig in turn noticed problems with the group’s bank records and contacted the district attorney’s office, according to both prosecutors and Stamos-Buesig.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As many fans have noticed, Muffin and all of the kids in the show grow up over time.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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But a second incident occurred on January 10, when a family member of a person detained by ICE experienced a medical emergency related to a heart condition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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People block unwanted numbers, and no one under 30 has heard of the White Pages.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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He can often be heard on the From Our Own Correspondent programme on the BBC World Service and the Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio Two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Ukrainians sensed that time was running out.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Horses brought the firefighting apparatus and a big steed, aptly named Goliath, sensed the danger and ran out of the way, not before being injured.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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When Zelensky visited Prague last year, every minute of his schedule was meticulously planned.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Netherlands, sitting second in the Kansas City pecking order, had visited in early 2025 and again soon after the draw.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The eight-player leadership council known as the executive subcommittee, which counted five Boras clients, voted unanimously against the deal.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to Reyes-English’s suit, she was hired by the city in July 2013 as a senior field deputy, also known as a council aide, in Price’s council district.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Shittu was accompanied to the club by his younger brother, Fawaz Shittu, to celebrate a friend’s birthday a day before their mother was due to arrive for a visit from their native Nigeria.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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While choice is strictly limited—two starters, two mains, cheese or dessert—the produce is exceptional, from juicy scallops to John Dory cooked with tangy sorrel and crunchy samphire, sea asparagus, accompanied by a seasonal pumpkin purée.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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My father imagined a future for his family in a country where the rule of law mattered and people had THE freedom to speak their truth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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The aesthetic was likely imagined and brought to life by Oakley-Green herself, as her stylist Karen Clarkson has yet to credit the hair artist on her glam team.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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