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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7
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
Kershaw saw the writing on the wall over the season’s final week and volunteered himself to be available in relief.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
Shares of Michigan automakers saw a mixed performance.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Coomes has seen unexplained orbs fluttering in upstairs offices on the security cameras.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
To see all the participating businesses’ offerings, follow Milwaukee Vegan Restaurant Week on Instagram.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
Shares of Michigan automakers saw a mixed performance.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Coomes has seen unexplained orbs fluttering in upstairs offices on the security cameras.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
To see all the participating businesses’ offerings, follow Milwaukee Vegan Restaurant Week on Instagram.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Crew aboard the ship noticed that the engine room—a long and narrow chamber—was the weakest, and was where multiple beams buckled under the pressure of the ice.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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Neither that notice nor the agenda for the meeting, posted the day before, gave details about which property the board would be voting on or its intended use.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The man with the thankless task of sorting out the mess that is Caribbean cricket is experienced Jamaican administrator Chris Dehring, who returned to Cricket West Indies as chief executive officer in February.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An artist and photographer, Alolkoy is experienced with wildlife photography, documenting local birds, bobcats and coyote.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Afghans lost the ability to contact anyone within or beyond their borders, sending waves of panic worldwide as families, colleagues and friends realized an entire nation had gone dark.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The video Cooney posted to Instagram includes security camera footage of the moment Ashley realized her mistake.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wentland attended both of Alverno’s information sessions about the sale but left feeling her concerns weren’t addressed.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s not many teams that can put four guys that don’t start into the game [on the offensive line] and feel confident about going and winning a game, especially on the road.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Chavarria finds that visiting offices and not being afraid to share her own story is one of the best ways to learn what her employees need.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Imanaga looked flustered when Counsell visited the mound without the pitcher’s interpreter, buying time until reliever Daniel Palencia was ready to take over in the third inning.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The next manager will be their sixth in nine seasons — enough for any sensible person to know that the problem extends far beyond that chair.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Horror fans often travel to destinations featured in scary movies or known for spooky legacies.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Residents here have above average educational backgrounds and the higher incomes that accompany them.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Economist Pierre Azoulay and colleagues recently imagined an alternative history where NIH was 40% smaller and dispersed less money – a budget akin to current federal proposals.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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If people’s lives become intertwined after just a few months, imagine after 19 years together.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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