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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1
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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2
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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4
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
Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Dudley said further research needed could include seeing if the shift observed also occurs in other neurodegenerative or inflammatory conditions.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But there’s evidence that some young people are developing a fondness for print media, too, seeing in it a sort of retro chic, as well as an escape from the unlimited attention hole that is the modern internet.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The movie starts with the Crawleys seeing Noël Coward’s Bitter Sweet in London.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Dudley said further research needed could include seeing if the shift observed also occurs in other neurodegenerative or inflammatory conditions.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But there’s evidence that some young people are developing a fondness for print media, too, seeing in it a sort of retro chic, as well as an escape from the unlimited attention hole that is the modern internet.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeing
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Nutrafol Skin Clear Skin Nutraceutical was born because Nutrafol’s team was hearing from dermatologists that some patients taking Nutrafol’s hair growth supplements were also noticing their acne clear up.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Times, however, reported that the boat had turned around after noticing a military aircraft following it.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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These areas are not experiencing the same correction that pandemic boomtowns across the South are now facing after years of overheating, and demand for the limited supply available remains strong, keeping prices up.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Companies are realizing that authentic cultural connection and inclusive design are really and truly business necessities.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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The confusion peaked in 2019 when users on X began realizing the bearded figure wasn't Galifianakis, whose breakout role in The Hangover came decades later, but Redford at age 35.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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This new gel, however, manages to combine strength, healing, and sensing capabilities in one material, which is a rare feat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Use Intuition To Anticipate Future Trends A leader’s intuition is their backstage pass to the future—spotting unseen patterns, sensing cultural shifts and making bold moves before data catches up.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a result, same-sex couples continue to face other challenges in other aspects of daily life, from visiting their partner at hospitals to raising children, hurdles that families in many other global financial capitals that look to attract top talent no longer face.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Also tamping down interest in visiting the big trees is the fact that the park management actively discourages visitors from identifying the tallest trees.—
Greg Sullivan,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps, though, Kubrick's cold view of Jack and choice to diminish some of King's sympathetic nuances serve to heighten the terror; how much does knowing the complex motivations of a domestic abuser help their victims?—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Participants’ weight, waist size, and body mass index (BMI) were tracked, along with their performance on tests of memory, orientation (for example, knowing the date and who the president is), and executive function (such as drawing a clock face).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The dispute was heard by an arbitrator (and not a judge) because, per SPAC language and accompanying NBPA regulations, player-agent disputes are subject to arbitration.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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As of publication, the song and its accompanying video are only available on social media.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Thorpe is a braggart whose own extravagance is bolstered by imagining everyone else to be immensely wealthy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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Williams Sonoma Halloween Snoopy Figural Mug celebrates the iconic character as his Flying Ace personality, imagining daring plane fights on top of his iconic red doghouse.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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