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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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
Later on Monday, Croft recalled seeing a large tent standing in the middle of the roadway while numerous law enforcement officers investigated the scene.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
At New York Fashion Week last September for the spring 2026 season, Zac Posen, partnering with celebrity stylist Erin Walsh, designed a gown inspired by Starbucks’ iconic green color seen in its Siren logo.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The solution saw Myren wearing a bald cap with a silicone forehead and a wig created in several sections so the hair could fall off piece by piece.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
And also have films that people would come out and see.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
At New York Fashion Week last September for the spring 2026 season, Zac Posen, partnering with celebrity stylist Erin Walsh, designed a gown inspired by Starbucks’ iconic green color seen in its Siren logo.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The solution saw Myren wearing a bald cap with a silicone forehead and a wig created in several sections so the hair could fall off piece by piece.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
And also have films that people would come out and see.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
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The new law will give the California attorney general earlier access to federal HSR merger filings, so the office will have more time to review and challenge anticompetitive mergers and give businesses earlier notice to address any potential concerns, according to Umberg’s office.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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The reversal drew little public attention, and few outside the UK noticed any change.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Now, Cuba may be experiencing the most profound moment of economic uncertainty that the island’s residents have endured in decades if not over their entire lives.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Computer scientist Rahul Ilango realized there was a gap between how zero knowledge is defined and how it’s used.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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Emily, being a little older, realizes a little more the parents think.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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And within the company it’s been business as usual, with few signs that anyone was feeling the heat.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Everybody buys groceries, and everyone has felt the increase in costs over the last few years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those affected by the scheme can visit Agridime’s website to see how the company is handling investors’ claims.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The woman entered the United States in August 2023 and was admitted as a tourist to visit San Antonio, and after that had multiple entries into the country, according to a criminal complaint against Wilkinson.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bass, who was politically weakened by her performance during the fire and its aftermath, was already facing more than two dozen challengers looking to oust her in the June 2 primary — the vast majority little known to the public and not expected to pose any threat.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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One note e-mailed Monday to the KOLD-TV newsroom in Tucson included information that only the abductor would know, anchor Mary Coleman told CNN.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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He was arrested after authorities found $10,000 in his truck, and 175 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of an accompanying car driven by an associate.—
Mac Engel
February 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Several classrooms, a kitchen, a cafeteria and an on-site laundry room accompany the 18-unit building.—
F. Amanda Tugade,
Des Moines Register,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her bodice-ripping, visually sumptuous version, in theaters Friday, incorporates some essential literary elements, but also imagines what’s in between the lines of Brontë’s writing, including sultry moments between the protagonists.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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From the kitchen comes an equally elegant menu of classics – think gorgeous local steaks, terrines and roasted Amish chicken plated with cockles – imagined with creativity and a deep understanding of European technique seen through a Tennessee lens.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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