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
Some of us got jollies in nature, beholding birds and helming summer picnics.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Bias, like beauty, is in the eye of those who behold it.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Now in its seventh generation, the Z Fold 7 is something to behold.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
Not only is Clive a wonder to behold (and pose for photos with) but he's located in the city's urban core.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Bias, like beauty, is in the eye of those who behold it.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Now in its seventh generation, the Z Fold 7 is something to behold.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
Not only is Clive a wonder to behold (and pose for photos with) but he's located in the city's urban core.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
Verb
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Chicago Sky Operating Chairman Nadia Rawlinson knows there isn’t a singular solution to this problem.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Mass Ave resident Jeff Stroebel knows in this day and age people are always on their phones.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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But a lot of people seem to have seen the Ricky Gervais sketch.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In an article published through the National Institute of Justice, Brown and others interviewed former extremists in the United States, as well as their family and friends, to better understand the shift from participating in ideological debate to taking violent actions.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, both Hulu and Disney+ are available as stand-alone apps or to purchase as a package As viewers may have noticed, several shows have become streamable on both platforms over the last few years.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Don’t reply hastily just to reply; instead, resolve, elevate, compliment, applaud, recognize and convert.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The cascade of Western countries recognizing a Palestinian state can be understood as an attempt to oppose Israeli designs on the territory.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Domestic intelligence has consistently flagged violent militia members and racially motivated extremists eyeing armories as soft targets.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
7 Aug. 2025
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With Arch at the helm, Longhorn fans are eyeing a national championship.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are two approaches to accomplish this: comprehend the historical probabilities and position yourself before the earnings announcement, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are disclosed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The gap between the 13th and 14th being that large is difficult to comprehend, a matter of Stephenson being incredibly porous without the puck.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Though Billy generally stays out of the spotlight, he can occasionally be spotted on Appleton’s Instagram.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the final moments of Wednesday Season 4, Tyler spots Wednesday at the end of the hallway and charges at her in full Hyde form.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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