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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Hundreds of miles away from Patriots headquarters, a franchise legend who knows Jacas well gave his stamp of approval.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Farley knows firsthand the capability of the Chinese car industry.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Mamdani understands the deadly seriousness of the task ahead.—
Jonathan Lippman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The film fully understands what genre fans come to the platform for — strong scares, spooky atmosphere and a wild ride.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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If the bear notices you, slowly back away while facing the bear.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Darren Staples/Getty Images This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 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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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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Bright’s ‘Wellsy’ asks Garrett Graham at a party as Josh Heuston’s Justin Kohl eyes her and nods, beer in hand.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vargo was recently honored with the Eagle Excellence Award for Cross Country, which recognizes students who made a positive impact on campus, within their teams and in the community.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This exercise is intended to not only show where the Rangers have players in place for 2026-27, and which spots those players are likely to occupy, but also to highlight the most glaring holes.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The two have starred in a number of commercials — including the 2025 and 2026 Super Bowl spots — for the beer brand, putting their hilarious dynamic on display.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Beholds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beholds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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