beholding

verb

present participle of behold
1
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth

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2
as in noticing
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 beholding Simply beholding and appreciating the intact state of ourselves here as God’s brilliant image is prayer that heals. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026 Today, beholding a 747 in person has become harder, especially in the United States. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 With rooms ranging from 910 to 2,100 square feet, there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs, and the private walk-out balconies beholding all of the Strip certainly don’t hurt. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026 Pynchon’s Orphic characters are often detectives who are tuned to the right the spiritual right frequency, discovering clues and linkages of the system without ever beholding the entire totality. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beholding
  1. knowing
  2. noticing
  3. seeing
  4. spotting
  5. understanding
  6. eyeing
  7. recognizing
  8. regarding
Verb
  • That was despite knowing Mendoza would eventually replace Cousins, which occurred Tuesday when the 15-year veteran was traded to the Minnesota Vikings.
    — Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Mowing correctly in fall entails knowing when to make the final cut and how high the grass should be left to stand for winter.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of knowing
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  • After noticing his skin was unusually dry one winter, Babenzien, who previously founded direct-to-consumer (DTC) footwear brand Greats before selling it to Steve Madden in 2019, began researching the effects of shower water on skin and hair.
    — Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The news state workers need to know Employees at CDPH — specifically within the Office of AIDS — started noticing flyers were being taken down in break rooms and bulletin boards in the following months, according to the filing.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of noticing
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  • View gallery - 3 images Imagine having a conversation and seeing the other person's lips move, but hearing the sound coming from their feet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Lisbeth’s attempt to win over the team gets complicated when the girls start seeing visions of Grace, which often compel them to loudly repent their sins.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • In one incident, Kat recalled spotting a person hanging out at a hotel with a book bag and a couple phones for what felt like far too long.
    — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Lloyd began playing the guitar at the age of seven after spotting one at a cousin’s sleepover.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of spotting
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  • The model provides a baseline for understanding what a planet’s atmosphere might look like without life.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The key is understanding your audience’s habits, wants and needs, then communicating with them in the right places.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of understanding
Verb
  • With the first hearing completed (and several steps left in the process), the city is eyeing late February as a potential start date for the moratorium, according to Jesica McEachern, Fort Worth Assistant City Manager.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Patty Garcia is eyeing judiciary and transportation, La Shawn Ford wants energy and commerce, and Stratton, who is replacing the retiring Dick Durbin, is said to be interested in committees focused on healthcare, agriculture and the judiciary.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of eyeing
Verb
  • The medal presentation marks a notable development in the controversy surrounding Hegseth's Veterans Day visit, with the defense secretary publicly recognizing the soldier whose intervention attracted widespread attention.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Department of Defense had a particularly productive partnership with USAID, recognizing that foreign aid could be as important as force in incentivizing insurgents to make peace.
    — Andrew Natsios, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, on charges of possessing child pornography.
    — Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
  • South Holland police responded Friday evening to the 14800 block of Perry Avenue regarding a report of shots fired, the village said in a statement.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of regarding

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“Beholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beholding. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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