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
With its idyllic front lawn, gurgling fountain, and two-story deck, Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn is a sight to behold.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
In this instance, Delta handles like the original PlayStation 2 game did, and that is both wonderful and eerie to behold.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Auroras on Earth are a stunning sight to behold – and a rare one at that from the continental United States.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Viewed in person, though, the zero-emissions model is a vision to behold.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
In this instance, Delta handles like the original PlayStation 2 game did, and that is both wonderful and eerie to behold.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Auroras on Earth are a stunning sight to behold – and a rare one at that from the continental United States.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Viewed in person, though, the zero-emissions model is a vision to behold.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
Verb
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He was reportedly known to law enforcement to wear a shoulder holster on the left side of his body.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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In late March, a 3-year-old Leavenworth boy known as EJ fell asleep for the night on a neighbor’s couch after eating grapes.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Taylor also drew false-start and holding penalties in the first half, and teammate Travis Kelce had seen enough during the Chiefs’ season-opening game Friday against the Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, only select regions will get to see the eclipse, including New Zealand, southern Australia, parts of the Pacific and Atlantic, Asia, Africa, and Antarctica.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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If the marathons of New York and London showcase splendour and establishment and magnificence and size and place, then the Great North Run offers something else; to complete it, to witness it, is to understand its pull.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, while sifting through their collections, researchers noticed three unfamiliar-looking fish, the 2025 study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gasly has regularly stressed his faith in Alpine this season despite its lack of performance on the track, recognizing the long-term vision in place.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Republican president insisted that his tough talk didn't contradict his fixation on being recognized for diplomatic efforts, saying peace must be made from a position of strength.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisers are also increasingly eyeing digital Super Bowl opportunities.—
Kelsey Sutton,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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But while Nexstar and Sinclair have made no secret of their desire to roll up enough stations to achieve national scale in a bid to take on Big Tech, if the FCC does raise or remove the cap, other filings suggest that the national networks may be eyeing deals of their own.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People can't comprehend that this is all tape and an art project.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Generations of alumni and parishioners are now struggling to comprehend how the church that baptized them, married them and educated their children became the site of such devastation.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The centerpiece of its design is a cardinal, and living in the South, many of us have watched the trees for these beloved birds as an early sign of spring each year (especially for those in Virginia spotting their state bird).—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to a passenger who spotted her aboard the plane, the congressional representative had ignored a friendly greeting from the economy-cabin flier.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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