as in because
for the reason that
seeing as we're already running late, there's no reason to waste any more time
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as in noticing
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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as in experiencing
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 realizing
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 sensing
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 visiting
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanying
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 imagining
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 seeing
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
This next venture is an AI-company that is seeing rapid momentum.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Witnesses also reported seeing a man matching Willacy's description near Sather's house and driving her vehicle on the day of the murder.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
For the first time, travelers and anyone driving through LAX will start seeing the People Mover trains traveling regularly above the airport, but for now, no passengers are on board.
—Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), is seeing a wider adoption of voluntary sustainability standards.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
This next venture is an AI-company that is seeing rapid momentum.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Witnesses also reported seeing a man matching Willacy's description near Sather's house and driving her vehicle on the day of the murder.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
For the first time, travelers and anyone driving through LAX will start seeing the People Mover trains traveling regularly above the airport, but for now, no passengers are on board.
—Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeing
Adjective
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Radio telescopes detect low-energy radio waves, rather than high-energy visible light or heat that can destroy the optical components of telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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An optical-first keystone design is only one part of the projector's full optical image optimization suite.—
Paul Ridden
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
Verb
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And without really noticing it, the urgency that once existed at the beginning of your search quietly fades away.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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After noticing that one of the items purchased was the entire Lip Critic discography on Bandcamp, Kaser was later confronted by the fan at one of their shows, who claimed to have decoded hidden messages in their music.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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In full transparency, this stay coincided with the industry experiencing a major staff shortage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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For years, Haiti has been experiencing acute food insecurity, with more than half of its population facing challenges in meeting their basic food needs, according to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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It was driven by millions of individual decisions — families and business owners realizing that a solar panel is a declaration of independence from a volatile grid, and even more volatile global prices.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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But despite the widespread adoption of this technology, not every company is realizing bottom-line improvement commensurate with its capabilities.—
Gene Rapoport,
Harvard Business Review,
30 Apr. 2026
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Adaptive headlights, alloy wheels, panorama moon roof, power lift gate and trunk release, power folding exterior mirrors and rain-sensing windshield wipers are also standard.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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These systems could overwhelm enemy defenses or give wide-area sensing across large regions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
Verb
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If pedestrians and park users stop using the sidewalks or visiting the park altogether, then the park fails to deliver on its mission of fostering recreation.—
Jeremy Wolff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The footage shows Cole Tomas Allen, 31, walking through the hotel on April 24 and visiting areas including the gym, where he is seen speaking with a woman at the front desk.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Watching the trajectory of the baseball and knowing Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill’s ability to rob would-be homers — plus the uncertainty of how well balls fly during night games at Petco Park — Crow-Armstrong figured Merrill would come down with the baseball.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And there’s judgment — knowing when to act, when to wait, and what action actually fits the situation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of the most pleasantly surprising things about visiting the Florida Keys is seeing how many attractions allow for four-legged visitors accompanying their humans.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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When a tag is struck, a wearable mic, such as a smartwatch or phone, picks up the sound, and accompanying software identifies exactly which tag was struck based on its unique signature.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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