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 Witches broke Hanover in the second quarter with unrelenting pressure, and their balanced scoring attack was a sight to behold.
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Palmer’s conception of Sid is a wonder to behold.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Pink plum tree blossoms are a sight to behold—the sweet fruit is a wonderful treat too.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
While there was a bounty of romantic, floral, and flowing chiffon goddess gowns to behold at Elie Saab, there were also sexy separates that felt like a sophisticated departure for the brand.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Palmer’s conception of Sid is a wonder to behold.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Pink plum tree blossoms are a sight to behold—the sweet fruit is a wonderful treat too.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
While there was a bounty of romantic, floral, and flowing chiffon goddess gowns to behold at Elie Saab, there were also sexy separates that felt like a sophisticated departure for the brand.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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By 1996, the two had merged to become the joint Rainbow/PUSH, now known as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The people were lodging complaints about the government's intensifying crackdown on the internet that has seen regular shutdowns of cellphone internet connections, blocked popular messaging apps and cut access to thousands of other websites and digital services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Weiss understood why Soler was mad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Americans already understood it more than the cuisine of her native Laos — in many ways similar, but deeper, more umami-driven.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The passenger in the back eventually looked up from her phone, noticed Louise, and locked eyes with this bewildered-looking woman blocking the crosswalk.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was among the outside groups that did not recognize Myanmar's elections after most opposition groups were excluded and dissent was tightly restricted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Islamabad also has a deep relationship with Saudi Arabia and is cozy with Iran, which was the first country to recognize Pakistan following independence in 1947, with the two neighbors sharing a 560-mile border and deep historical, cultural, and religious ties.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has shown interest in a team in London; Qatar Sports Investment, the owners of soccer giant PSG, is eying one in Paris; and RedBird Capital, which owns AC Milan and is an investor in Paramount, wants a team in Milan.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Business leaders look everywhere for inspiration, from eyeing their peers’ successes to tapping industry vets for insight.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But with the Olympics and pro careers beckoning, the players admittedly didn’t fully comprehend what Knight meant.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The exciting and the scary part of artificial intelligence is there are things the human brain will not be able to comprehend.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Byron Nelson rallies to dump Keller, sweep series Trophy Club Byron Nelson spotted Keller a couple of runs in the top of the first, but rallied with 4 in the third and 3 in the sixth to ease past the Indians 10-6 in a District 4-6A game on Tuesday at Byron Nelson High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Consequence of Sound notes, a billboard advertising the album was spotted on the route to Indio, California, the site of Coachella.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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