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as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
that's one view, but I happen to disagree
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as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly
took a quick view of the Web page and decided that it didn't have what he was looking for
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
upon closer view the painting was an obvious forgery
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
I'll have to view all of the evidence before making a decision
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as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
viewed the latest changes and approved them
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Recent Examples of view
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
In 1994, Intel presented Replica, currently on view at the San José Museum of Art, as a gift to the American Indian Science and Engineering Society in Albuquerque.
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Lua Vollaard,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Kocher, artistic director of feather specialist Lemarié and Atelier Lognon, which specializes in pleating, viewed the commissions as a composite portrait of two cultures that share a belief in openness.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Noun
Early first documented the ordeal, which occurred on the swinging SkyScreamer ride, in a now-viral video on TikTok that has received over 11 million views.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
In 1994, Intel presented Replica, currently on view at the San José Museum of Art, as a gift to the American Indian Science and Engineering Society in Albuquerque.
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Lua Vollaard,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Verb
The audiobook was released amid Hollywood’s ongoing tension over AI, which some see as a time- and money-saving tool and others view as a threat to jobs and creative work.
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Kocher, artistic director of feather specialist Lemarié and Atelier Lognon, which specializes in pleating, viewed the commissions as a composite portrait of two cultures that share a belief in openness.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
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The novels are a time-lapse panorama of a metropolis perpetually reshaped by its inhabitants.
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Roman’s large field of view would be able to capture the same panorama with only two, according to NASA.
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Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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The videos shot selfie-style show Kasemeier completing mundane tasks like shaving, or making a meal for his kids while giving the internet a glimpse into his week as a dad.
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Several artifacts from the excavation will go on display at Nijmegen City Hall beginning June 29, offering residents a glimpse into the city’s rich Roman history and its status as one of the most important Roman centers in the Netherlands.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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Nejat’s inspection was conducted by an instructor and Delta video producer named Matthew Miller.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday.
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Rigid gendered rules mean only those born to Parsi fathers are considered part of the community.
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Beyond building technical skills — like using a sewing machine — Galvan began expanding her perspective on the fashion world itself.
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Still, the project demonstrated how alternative data sources can add another layer of perspective alongside traditional statistics.
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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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