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
Just his genuine curiosity was great to behold and be a part of.
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Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Back in 1989, when ESPN signed a four-year, $500 million deal to bring baseball to the cable sports giant starting in 1990, the relationship was beautiful to behold.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Woods' reaction was something to behold, as the fans went wild, still in disbelief.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The 102-acre estate is something to behold, with its fig and olive trees and gardens with roses and Italian herbs surrounded by views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Back in 1989, when ESPN signed a four-year, $500 million deal to bring baseball to the cable sports giant starting in 1990, the relationship was beautiful to behold.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Woods' reaction was something to behold, as the fans went wild, still in disbelief.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The 102-acre estate is something to behold, with its fig and olive trees and gardens with roses and Italian herbs surrounded by views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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On May 9, a swarm of what are believed to be Africanized honey bees, also known as killer bees, attacked and killed three horses in Comanche, Texas, just about 50 miles southeast of Eastland.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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Back to battle once again for their lives and a giant cash prize, the wordless preview sees contestants facing a series of high-stakes situations, involving guns, fists and an ominous giant gumball machine.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The realtor also pulled permits to help determine a timeline of events to understand when some of the damage occurred.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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To understand what’s at stake amid the NNSA’s workforce woes, USA TODAY interviewed current and former agency officials and reviewed decades of watchdog reports, safety records and other official documents.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Dempsey-Beggs’ boss noticed her nervousness and pulled her aside, asking what the alarm was.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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He's also noticed that workers often shovel coal in bouts, working hard in teams of two or three, and then all taking breaks together.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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The study highlighted new guidance from the Obesity Association, a division of American Diabetes Association, to recognize and address weight bias and stigma.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The university is systematically revising curricula to embed AI across disciplines, recognizing both student demand and workforce needs.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Tyler eyed the bright orange sun, which was starting to peak over the mountains.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Still, Pritzker's balancing act—managing a blue state in the heartland with challenges ranging from crime to affordability while also eyeing a national platform—remains fraught.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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For traders focused on events, comprehending these historical trends might provide a potential advantage.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Anyone who’s attempted to read a paper map while navigating traffic understands the dangers of trying to comprehend the full picture mid-journey.—
Mike Caulfield,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Noble said drivers need to share the road and be on the lookout for motorcycles that can be tougher to spot.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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Among the crowd at the Peacock that day, and easy to spot in his Leeds shirt and yellow bucket hat, was NBA power forward Larry Nance Jr.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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