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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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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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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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
Redick’s team, which had seen a 13-point lead evaporate, again proved its mettle in crunch time.
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Around three hours prior to tipoff, Curry was seen participating in a variety of exercises with longtime shooting coach Bruce Fraser, firing jumpers from a standstill as well as taking 3-pointers off movement.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
While some experts question whether the checks meaningfully prevent crime, survivors like Cooper see them as vital.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
After the Dolphins acquired Tyreek Hill in 2022, Waddle saw his targets shrink for three consecutive seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Around three hours prior to tipoff, Curry was seen participating in a variety of exercises with longtime shooting coach Bruce Fraser, firing jumpers from a standstill as well as taking 3-pointers off movement.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
While some experts question whether the checks meaningfully prevent crime, survivors like Cooper see them as vital.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
After the Dolphins acquired Tyreek Hill in 2022, Waddle saw his targets shrink for three consecutive seasons.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
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James turned forty-one at the end of that month, an age at which many people start to notice the normal degeneration of their tendons and joints.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, the Rowes noticed a significant change in Ralph's behavior.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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According to the report's findings, 86% of respondents reported experiencing illness or workplace accidents, including heat stress and pesticide exposure.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sanctions on Russian exports added pressure to a market that was already experiencing shortages, pushing prices higher.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Night Hawk alumni Vernon O’Rourke partnered with Hoover to realize the chef’s longtime dream of opening Hoover’s Cooking.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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For Manon and Jeff, opening the healing center aspect of Vivid Minds is realizing the full potential of their dream.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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For frequent travelers accustomed to efficiency, the idea of arriving at the airport half a day early can feel untenable.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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If a process feels clunky, those advance preparations could give you time to come up with a new way of doing things that works better for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Umerov, the secretary of Ukraine’s national security and defense council, visited the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan in the past week and said the drone defenses were deployed in those countries.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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For kayaks and stand-up paddle boarding, visit Nootka Kayak on Playa de las Anquines, an artificial beach that offers great conditions for both.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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He’s known as someone who could raise the tide of an entire defense based on his football IQ and his propensity for getting his teammates properly aligned.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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And as importantly, nobody knows how the political reality will push the actual oil supply.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Under sunny skies, and accompanied by warm southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph, Austin’s daytime temperatures on Saturday could soar to 94 degrees, similar to the 97-degree reading last Sunday (a record for March 15).—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Instead, there was a perceptible rise in militant attacks within Pakistan, accompanied by Kabul’s reluctance or inability to decisively act against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Easier, maybe, to imagine Blume rejecting the general proposition of an author biography, which seeks to root a subject’s work in their specific experiences, dislodging them from a supposedly neutral or unmarked position.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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The last time was so long ago that Nash didn’t have a cell phone or even imagine being on a group chat with 12 teammates 30 years later.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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