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
Stretching from 72nd to 158th street, the park is a thin sliver that runs alongside the Hudson River and beholds panoramic waterfront views.
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Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2025
Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beholds
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Prescott and the offense knows that there will be pressure sent its way.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Plus, everyone knows the Survivor gods always favor blindsiding your allies!—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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The deal sees Higher Ground work with Disney arm Disney Kids & Family, which has just been rebranded from Disney Branded Television.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Police are asking anyone who sees anything unusual or someone resembling the suspect to call 911.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even now, the psychological moves of the book’s last moments, how and what Maeve understands, feel to me provisional, blurry, to be co-created with the reader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Australian filmmaker Chiarella, who previously directed three shorts that premiered in his home country as well as episodes of psychosexual television series, understands the significance of releasing his film right now — in both Australia and the United States.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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The video, which Ring shared with Newsweek, captures the moment the Amazon driver notices the bowls of cat food.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Nov. 2025
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Layoff notices across the 21 states tracked by the Cleveland Fed reached a peak of more than 550,000 in March 2020.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
18 Nov. 2025
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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
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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
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As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Microsoft still retains its equity stake in OpenAI’s for-profit company, as that company eyes a possible IPO later this year.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The concept recognizes one simple reality - most people arrive on safari hoping to take extraordinary wildlife photographs, but few of them the equipment or the expertise required to do so.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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There is an alternative to such a view, one which recognizes that there are bonds that connect people within a society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Anyone who spots anything unusual along the coastline should immediately call 911.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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As times changed, celebrities found other places to visit while in town, notably other South Beach and Miami spots like Prime 112, Carbone, Gekko and Papi Steak.—
Connie Ogle
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Beholds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beholds. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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