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
Ah, but in the decades that Kernan spent meticulously researching this biography, a filmed version of the play was turned up, so admirers of Schuyler can now behold the young, frolicsome incarnations of him, O’Hara, and Freilicher, among others, in footage shot during two weeks in the Hamptons.
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Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Yeah, a woman scorned who also writes songs is a thing to behold.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
When Chapman's home was searched, FBI agents took photos of her setup, which is... something to behold, really.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
The variety of wager options on the sites is something to behold.
—Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Yeah, a woman scorned who also writes songs is a thing to behold.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
When Chapman's home was searched, FBI agents took photos of her setup, which is... something to behold, really.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
The variety of wager options on the sites is something to behold.
—Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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Several of the Jeep fans who spoke to the Free Press mentioned or knew of the recent contest FCA hosted to pick a Jeep Top Canine from thousands of entries.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The Free Press did not speak with Alexa, but with advocates who know about her case.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Remove personal information from your account that others can see, such as your telephone number or address. Don’t accept friend requests from strangers.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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While some of the fair's contests see dozens of entries and steep competition, others see far fewer.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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But public health experts say the conditions that made parts of the city fertile ground for the disease this summer have been spreading widely, and all Americans need to understand the risk factors involved.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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That provides counties with more data for understanding the scope of the disaster.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Around 2016, Walker came up with the band name East Nash Grass, after noticing a surge of bluegrass music around the East Nashville area.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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Americans have noticed that Democratic leaders are increasingly unhinged.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Frontier Fiber Frontier is recognized for its budget-friendly fiber internet plans in Los Angeles.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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She’s become a force in the current heyday of game show revivals, and she was finally recognized with an Emmy nomination for game show host.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Other teams eyed him in the undrafted portion of free agency, and some are monitoring the Vikings’ decision now.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The probe is eyeing multiple instances of the use of classified documents in leaks to the news media.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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Though steam worlds are unlikely to harbor life, modeling them more precisely could help scientists better comprehend ocean planets better, which in turn would aid in directing our search for life beyond the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Employees need to comprehend through proper communication that zero trust is a safety measure that serves to safeguard both personnel and organizational assets, rather than expressing skepticism toward their actions.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Rabbits with growths that resemble horns or tentacles have been spotted around Colorado, drawing comparisons to zombies and Frankenstein's monster.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Renowned for their approachable nature, these whales are often spotted on coastal whale-watching excursions.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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