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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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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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Recent Examples of see Because this nasal spray is widely available, researchers wanted to test it on human participants in a rigorous setting to see whether azelastine could, in fact, reduce coronavirus infection. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025 After earning high marks on the project, the pair saw potential beyond the classroom but recognized the prototype lacked scalability. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025 Jurors saw some wobbling footage that appeared to be taken from inside a bush, though prosecutors did not explicitly make clear if the footage was taken from Routh's perch. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025 Areas south and east of Kansas City will see even hotter weather. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for see
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Verb
  • Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.
    Matthew C. Meade, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Later, while sifting through their collections, researchers noticed three unfamiliar-looking fish, the 2025 study said.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The league could void the Clippers-Leonard contract and order the forfeiture of first-round picks, a penalty experienced by the Minnesota Timberwolves when they were found to have circumvented the cap to sign Joe Smith.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The suit found at least 8,445 defendants experienced a delay of 30 days or more in obtaining counsel for trials since 2019.
    MARGARET SHREINER, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Whatever scenario ultimately unfolds, Zaslav for one seemingly will see his wish for media biz consolidation realized.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But Gorman also cautioned that even if the bold ideas put forth by Musk and Bezos are realized fully, with bustling metropolises constructed among the stars, humanity will eventually need to look back toward home.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Miami’s play was so decisively putrid that the 33-8 loss to the Colts seemed almost a blessing because the game felt so much more lopsided than that.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The trendy animal print pattern combined with the crisscross buckle design offers a sophisticated, retro feel that’ll perk up any classic pair of jeans.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • As Judy continues to be plagued by visions, she is drawn to visit the Smurls against her family’s wishes, until the Warrens agree to take on the case.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • For decades, Cuban exiles and those of Catholic faith have visited the National Shrine, which reflects a long and storied Cuban-American history.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • With the big night almost here, here's what to know about the award ceremony and how to watch it.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Your wallet — and your customer service experience — will depend on knowing the difference.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.
    Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Analyst Gil Luria accompanied the move by raising his price target to $210 per share from $195.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • Looking Down On Earth From Orbit After nearly a year in orbit, Marshburn has gained a perspective few of us can imagine.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In Bezos’ imagined future, Earth is reserved for living and vacationing, perhaps preserved indefinitely as a national park.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025

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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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