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
Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
During a three-game losing streak that began with a loss to Arkansas State, Arkansas has been turnover prone and seen its dribble-drive offense disrupted.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Throughout the years, Grains and Taps has seen a number of changes but has always placed its emphasis on brewing variety and making connections.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
More personal photos of the couple are also seen hanging on the wall.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Dokoupil pressed Homan, saying most Americans, having seen videos of ICE in action, would question Homan's claims.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Legette, meanwhile, had an OK season in 2024 as a rookie but has seen all of his numbers slightly tail off in 2025.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
During a three-game losing streak that began with a loss to Arkansas State, Arkansas has been turnover prone and seen its dribble-drive offense disrupted.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Throughout the years, Grains and Taps has seen a number of changes but has always placed its emphasis on brewing variety and making connections.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
More personal photos of the couple are also seen hanging on the wall.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Dokoupil pressed Homan, saying most Americans, having seen videos of ICE in action, would question Homan's claims.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Legette, meanwhile, had an OK season in 2024 as a rookie but has seen all of his numbers slightly tail off in 2025.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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While working in a technical sales role at Amazon, Hua noticed that this same gap between IQ and EQ was a challenge for many people.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her friends noticed the changes; at a point, her best friend learned of the encounter and, to her surprise, was not curious about her encounters with a celebrity other than to ask if the Sochi incident was consensual.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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This isn’t a place designed to impress from afar; it’s meant to be felt and experienced.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Diana Moreno, the report’s author, said families visiting Dallas have experienced a more moderate increase in travel costs.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Over the summer, the NTSB heard 32 hours of testimony over three days, probing virtually every detail of what could have led to the midair collision.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In total, roughly 10 shots can be heard.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The geomagnetic signatures are sensed via magnetometers that utilize the Hall Effect (that detects voltage changes when current carrying semiconductors are exposed to a magnetic field).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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At least five national leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have visited Xi in January alone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, set to open in Zambia’s Kafue National Park in 2026, marks a major new luxury safari arrival in one of Africa’s largest and least-visited wilderness areas.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The area where the plane disappeared, near Colombia’s border with Venezuela, is known for its mountainous terrain and poor visibility.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vestar’s founders were bankers at First Boston who left to specialize in buying and selling companies like red plastic cup king Solo and Big Heart Pet Brands, known for Milk-Bones.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The itchy rash is accompanied by intense stinging, pain, and burning.—
Fara Rosenzweig,
Outside,
24 Jan. 2026
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The rib-poking voiceover, which might as well have been accompanied by talking-head interviews, repeatedly underlines the groundbreaking quality of public access in a way that suggests the audience might forget.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Americans today enjoy longer lives, greater comfort, more opportunities and broader freedoms than their grandparents could have imagined.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, new weapons had been developed, weapons more terrible than previous generations could have imagined.—
Amy Crawford,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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