beholds

verb

present tense third-person singular of behold
1
as in knows
to have a clear idea of to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth

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2
as in sees
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 beholds And for the jersey-clad among them, leaving the country on the heels of their favorite teams’ World Cup exits, what that suitcase beholds is worth stopping for. — Noah White, Washington Post, 30 June 2026 Stretching from 72nd to 158th street, the park is a thin sliver that runs alongside the Hudson River and beholds panoramic waterfront views. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beholds
  1. knows
  2. sees
  3. understands
  4. notices
  5. comprehends
  6. eyes
  7. recognizes
  8. spots
Verb
  • Hard to follow the money No one knows the exact scale of cartel donations to Mexican political campaigns, but even former electoral officials acknowledge the sums are significant.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The two of them party hard enough and often enough that local police officer Montgomery (Missi Pyle) knows them by name; when some particularly irresponsible carousing crosses a line, however, they’re slapped with a community service sentence.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of knows
Verb
  • Analyst Divya Gangahar sees several positives ahead of the company's quarterly results in early August, including improving demand and accelerating growth.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • Unlike standard hearing and vision tests, these assessments examine how the brain interprets what the child hears and sees and may help identify underlying weaknesses contributing to behaviors associated with ADHD or autism.
    — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026
Definition of sees
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  • Despite not being a coffee drinker herself, Loyd understands the power of third place, creating connection, community, and a safe place for all to gather.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Variety understands Odom bowed out after the first act and was replaced by Manaia Glassey-Ohlson.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Their manager notices something seems off but isn't sure what to do.
    — Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Caleb Easton wasn’t one of them, but the trio notices that Caleb’s car was in the background shot of the CCTV footage of Jane and Adrian.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of notices
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  • In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
  • In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.
    — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of comprehends
Verb
  • After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Definition of eyes
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  • True leadership recognizes that cultural resonance is a durable business asset, and protecting that asset ultimately builds a more resilient company.
    — Stefano Marrone, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The Monroe Police Department asks that anyone who recognizes the man in the security images or has information that can assist in the investigation contact Detective Zimmerman at 734-243-7509 or the Monroe Police at 734-243-7500.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • North Beacon Oyster North Beacon Oyster has quickly become one of Rockland’s favorite gathering spots thanks to its creative cocktails and cozy atmosphere, says Christie.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • The local radio station, RadioNikopol, has added a function to its app allowing anyone who spots a drone to quickly report it to the station.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of spots

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“Beholds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beholds. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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