1
as in to notice
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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2
as in to experience
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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3
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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4
as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home
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5
as in to visit
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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6
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in to accompany
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 to imagine
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 see
Her dad keeps her close on game day The Yankees slugger has been seen wearing a dazzling custom pendant in the shape of a gavel, a nod to his All Rise Foundation and his commanding presence at the plate.
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Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 July 2025
The third edition of this category sees four out of five honorees return, mainly owing to their outstanding portfolios and strength of service.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
What areas in Texas have flooded? Can't see our graphics?
—George Petras, USA Today, 8 July 2025
And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 July 2025
The third edition of this category sees four out of five honorees return, mainly owing to their outstanding portfolios and strength of service.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
What areas in Texas have flooded? Can't see our graphics?
—George Petras, USA Today, 8 July 2025
And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
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Sports fans may notice a difference in the race calls this season as longtime announcer Trevor Denman announced his retirement in March.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Helping young people: Tribes seek foster care for kids in need, but strained resources lead some to group homes Manuel also noticed that many foster kids were hungry to learn about their cultural roots, which sparked another idea.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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Teachers cannot be expected to be counselors, and the schools have other officials to deal with students who are experiencing problems.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The torrential downpour Chicago experienced on Tuesday night dumped nearly 5.5 inches of rain within 90 minutes, weather officials said on Wednesday morning.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Deeply intuitive and brilliant, Luke realizes almost immediately that the things Ms. Sigsby and her team have promised the recruits won’t ever materialize.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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But a prolific collector of eagle memorabilia based in Wabasha realized recently that, while the United States had an official animal (the bison) and flower (the rose), the eagle was getting no formal credit.—
Giovanna Dell'orto,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The Panthers are banking on a repeat performance, even if Jackson feels like a potential regression candidate.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The Neighborhood Hang This feels like the quintessential Summerhill spot.—
Lia Picard,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has since visited Camp Mystic, declaring a state of emergency and pledging continued support for search and rescue operations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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This thirsty Courier Journal employee has visited every local brewery in the Louisville area.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the New Girl cast.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The black paint on accompanying bicycle pumps also exceeded federal lead limits for paint.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Weber’s music accompanies a story about love, hunting and a deal with the devil gone awry.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Even though no one ever could have imagined it at the time, the Yankees weren’t going to win Torre one more Series, weren’t even going to make it back there even after having led three games to none.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Bogle could only imagine what the Chris-Craft’s older passengers had experienced.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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