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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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
Khamenei is reportedly hiding in a bunker, with little access to communications, and has yet to be seen in public since Israel and Iran reached the ceasefire, which came into effect on Tuesday.
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Kyle Rittenhouse, who rose to fame in conservative circles during the pandemic, is now nowhere to be seen online.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
This creamy, dewy-finish option comes in 13 cheek colors to play with, including the cool-pink hue named Cheeky, seen above.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
Customers deserve to see where their money is going and why, without the complex legal language.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Kyle Rittenhouse, who rose to fame in conservative circles during the pandemic, is now nowhere to be seen online.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
This creamy, dewy-finish option comes in 13 cheek colors to play with, including the cool-pink hue named Cheeky, seen above.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
Customers deserve to see where their money is going and why, without the complex legal language.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
Verb
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Empathy means noticing and adjusting expectations without penalizing people for being human. 4.—
Jody Michael,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The firemen noticed Pilon, but every time one of them tried to get beyond the protection of the trucks, Barbaro fired at them.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Experts say these failures indicate that the plane could have experienced a catastrophic loss of hydraulic, electrical or engine power while airborne.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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There’s no way to experience everything Epic Universe has to offer in a day.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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My brain kept convincing me that I had been stung and just didn’t realize it.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Although in-the-know locals flock here on the weekends, most beach connoisseurs don't even realize this pristine seven-mile stretch of paradise exists.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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In the meantime, the changing guidance has left many workers feeling uneasy, with some failing to show up to job sites for fear of being arrested and subject to deportation proceedings.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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But when the reality of her situation sinks in, Ruth feels betrayed and flees the facility in search of something familiar.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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Channel Islands National Park had just over 262,000 recreation visits in 2024, making in one of the least visited in California, according to National Park Service data.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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Vaux first visited Glacier House in 1887, the year the hotel opened.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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The Trump administration said the strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure, but the full extent of the damage is not known.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The attack is believed to be part of a hacking spree perpetrated by a cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Wednesday is predicted to put an end to the week’s streak of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny conditions expected throughout the day accompanied by a high of 88.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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Costly Fourth of July barbecues in California Fireworks aren’t the only thing accompanying Californians’ Fourth of July celebrations this year — higher grocery prices will as well.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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In a visual narrative medium (a play, a film, a TV show) everything a character thinks, feels, believes, remembers, imagines, the audience must infer from what the actor is doing with body and face and voice.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Gerstle always tries to tease out how someone imagines using their outdoor space over the long term, and create a full design plan that incorporates each area.—
Lexi Dwyer,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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