1
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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2
as in to see
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 behold
The adorable friendship between Ritchie and Adriano is a delight to behold.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
There is only one Hellboy, Ron Perlman, and the big horned guy with the Right Hand of Doom is a joy to behold in director Guillermo del Toro's fantasy sequel.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
No matter the season, there’s something spectacular to behold or enjoy in the Great White North.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
His company's latest masterpiece is a sight to behold on the outside, and a feat of engineering to marvel at under the hood.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 June 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
There is only one Hellboy, Ron Perlman, and the big horned guy with the Right Hand of Doom is a joy to behold in director Guillermo del Toro's fantasy sequel.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
No matter the season, there’s something spectacular to behold or enjoy in the Great White North.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
His company's latest masterpiece is a sight to behold on the outside, and a feat of engineering to marvel at under the hood.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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That gap can cause marketing to keep optimizing based on CPC or CPL without knowing which leads actually move forward in the funnel.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Friday, July 25 8 p.m. ET: Great White Reign of Terror - In South Africa, two people are killed by great whites near the eastern cape, an area that hasn’t seen an attack in decades.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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His office looks at the business' activities to understand what will take place on site.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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The tax world has always been a fascinating one – a mix of understanding personal needs of the taxpayers while navigating the ever-changing tax code that’s the result of political forces in the local and national economy.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Trends researchers noticed included the popularity of banh mi and an interest in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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In the 13 years Nick Schweitzer has lived on the west side of Wauwatosa, the property assessment revaluation notice the city mailed him in mid-July 2025 is higher than any he's seen before.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Regardless of the era, recognizing the craft’s origins is important to understanding its evolution.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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France also announced this week that the country will recognize Palestine as a state.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Sign-and-trades could open up additional possibilities, although base-year-compensation rules would complicate that for any restricted free agents who are eyeing a significant raise.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Ro Khanna, who's eyeing 2028, is also trying to force a vote.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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There are two approaches to achieve this: comprehend the historical odds and position yourself prior to the earnings release, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following the earnings announcement and adjust your positions accordingly afterward.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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But how much human language do dogs truly comprehend—and what are the limits?—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The incident resulted in the resignations of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and its head of HR Kristin Cabot after the two were allegedly spotted on the kiss cam together.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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For a deeper peek into Sinclair Canyon and a chance to spot bighorn sheep grazing, try the nearby Juniper Loop hike.—
Jenny Wisniewski,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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