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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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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as in visible
capable of being seen
a seeable flaw in the windowpane
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Recent Examples of see
Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
From 2021 to 2022, Austin Ekeler ran a position-high 734 routes, saw 196 targets and caught 157 passes for 1,209 receiving yards.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Although in 2025, MIA saw its first decline in the first half of the year since 2017, excluding the pandemic year of 2020.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The team also sees strong educational value.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
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Zorian Palmore, who saw time at running back and quarterback, ran for a team-high 68 yards for Trinity.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
From 2021 to 2022, Austin Ekeler ran a position-high 734 routes, saw 196 targets and caught 157 passes for 1,209 receiving yards.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Although in 2025, MIA saw its first decline in the first half of the year since 2017, excluding the pandemic year of 2020.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The team also sees strong educational value.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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That 2024 law induced the companies to decrease the odds of winning, which negatively affected bettors in the aggregate, albeit not in so direct a way that the casual gambler would notice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Historic data In 2024, California experienced 305 fires caused by lightning, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned, as reported by NIFC.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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People don’t realize that being an addict is an everyday struggle and a common one.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Louisville feels the time is now to approach the NCAA about 2013 in light of the Michigan sign stealing outcome and seismic changes in college sports.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Cubs’ inability to give themselves an offensive cushion makes mistakes feel bigger.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Daniels, for his part, visited papers like The Dallas Morning News and spoke with journalists, while Koman leaned on his lifelong fascination with journalism’s luminaries like Gay Talese and Ben Bradlee.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the time of the murder, Dominic was visiting his father against his mother’s wishes, court documents reveal.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some Minnesotans and national political commentators have said that, given these threats were known long before the shooting, the response of public safety officials was lacking.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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The bucks know there will be fights over the females.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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The economy has so far largely avoided the type of widespread job losses that often accompany a recession.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Truwitt was accompanied by her best friend, fellow former Yale swimmer Sophie Pilkinton, who had her own big win to celebrate after finishing medical school.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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As explained in the behind-the-scenes dive, the BAFTA Award-winning composer imagined the sound in images, sampled MRI sounds, and composed the actual score for a trap beat.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Enthralling both fellow captives and the Bey of Algiers, Cervantes, his spirit unbroken, also imagines a daring escape plan.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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