1
as in understood
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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2
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beheld
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The danger is that a story might not be understood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026 -
As a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ, King understood that the spirit of the Lord was upon him, and he was anointed to deal with the problems of the poor.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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The use of generative AI to automatically fill out (and, in some cases, even submit) applications is harmful to everyone; employers are unable to filter through the noise, and legitimate candidates have a harder time getting noticed—much less advancing to an interview.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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For pro basketball fans who haven’t noticed, City Hall is catty-corner, across South Akard Street, from Memorial Auditorium, built in 1957.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Several people remained suspects until their deaths, including nightclub owner Mark Hansen, who knew Short.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Police haven't yet said if the suspect and victim knew each other, as their investigation continues.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The actress has been spotted in this shoe multiple times in at least two colors, proving that the iconic look is versatile enough to be worn with jeans, dresses, or athleisure.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The pair have been spotted on a few date nights over the years.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Messages poured in from strangers who recognized their own grief in Maggie’s behavior.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Even some of the hardcore Eagles fans cheered, which Kittle recognized with a wave.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fox won’t be alone, as Tomlin has been eyed by broadcasters for a decade.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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After learning last summer that the site was for sale and being eyed for new development, Steve Ohlfest started a website to rally support for saving Flying Saucer.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Beheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beheld. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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