as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
it's an old saw that a red sunset presages fair skies the next day
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
out of the corner of my eye I saw the deer run into the woods
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as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a writer who saw World War II through the eyes of a common soldier
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as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home
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as in visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knew
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanied
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
thanks for coming, and I'll see you to the door
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as in envisioned
to form a mental picture of
I can't see that spoiled brat as a soldier at all
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Recent Examples of saw
Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
The mysterious case of a chain-saw-wielding vandal who appeared to randomly terrorize trees in and around downtown Los Angeles last year has come to an anticlimactic close.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This is compared to the 10 years prior, which saw an average of only seven cases and one death during the same time period.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
At the lakeside, the sound of a saw grinding against stone filled the air.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
The mysterious case of a chain-saw-wielding vandal who appeared to randomly terrorize trees in and around downtown Los Angeles last year has come to an anticlimactic close.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
At the same time, 2024 saw construction of new coal plants at a decade high.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This is compared to the 10 years prior, which saw an average of only seven cases and one death during the same time period.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saw
Noun
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So to get to be playing the character who originated a saying that is a huge part of my vocabulary — and that I’ve been so obsessed with for so long — is crazy.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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Models are born, not made, to tweak Simone de Beauvoir’s famous saying.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The shift has reinforced the quiet confidence that coaches and observers have long noticed in Tien.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Visitors who walk through the halls of Ward Parkway Mall have noticed empty storefronts being turned into displays showcasing local artwork.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Pentagon released periscope video of the attack showing a ship that experienced a massive explosion to its stern, as well as what appeared to be still frames showing the ship sinking beneath the waves.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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One day earlier, the Gone Girl actress experienced a wardrobe malfunction while attending the Christian Dior show.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the Penn State team realized that these ions are bad for processing data, but are incredible at sensing heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rosy didn't love her videos, Doucleff realized.—
Alicia Garceau,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mizban was born in Iran, but came to the United States at age 10 in the mid-1970s as her family sensed the unraveling of the Shah's government and the end of political freedoms and education for women and girls.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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But during his first game of the 2017-18 season, against Burton Albion in the League Cup, Carrick suddenly sensed his body buckling.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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María was among the locals sweeping up the ashes and trying to scrub burn marks from the streets and buildings when The Times visited Etzatlán in the days after El Mencho’s death.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some 24% fewer Canadians visited Las Vegas overall last year.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hours before the hearing was set to begin, the GOP-run committee released a report alleging Walz and Ellison knew about credible fraud concerns years ago and didn’t act on them, despite their assertions otherwise, purportedly costing taxpayers billions.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2013, the ALA knew of 307 challenges to reading materials in American libraries — both public and school libraries.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The release was accompanied by a statement from the commander of Ramat David Air Base describing recent missions flown deep into Iranian territory, including operations over the capital, Tehran.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Then you are hit by another song, booming from a new performer and accompanied by the sound of his shopping cart rattling over the cobblestone street.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Saw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saw. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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