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
Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Interested in seeing where your state lands?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The hope is that Pivetta’s four-seamer is too enticing for hitters to lay off, because there’s no more hoping that umpires can be coaxed into seeing things your way.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The state is seeing slower growth but has strong upside, while the local economy remains a bright spot, analysts say.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Interested in seeing where your state lands?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The hope is that Pivetta’s four-seamer is too enticing for hitters to lay off, because there’s no more hoping that umpires can be coaxed into seeing things your way.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeing
Adjective
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These setups rely on ultra-precise optical transitions, allowing atoms to emit light with remarkable stability over long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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In Tuesday's interview and Monday's keynote, Jensen talked about copper wires remaining in server racks, which is a ding on the optical component stocks.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jessi D'Ambrosi, who owns the deli and grew up outside Boston, opened the shop after relocating to the Cotswolds and noticing a growing American presence, news agency SWNS reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hotel staff called police after noticing a group of men acting suspiciously.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Earlier Sunday evening, LaGuardia Airport warned that many flights were experiencing delays and disruptions due to weather conditions.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Although Atlanta is no longer a majority Black city, 93% of families experiencing homelessness in Atlanta are Black.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s something to be said for the persistence of these artists in grinding through and realizing such elaborate historical films in the face of enormous, unforeseen, catastrophic logistical challenges.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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For Manon and Jeff, opening the healing center aspect of Vivid Minds is realizing the full potential of their dream.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those athletes, likely at least in part sensing a physical vulnerability, such as a lack of strength, coordination or control, tend to move differently, even with simple tasks like walking or running.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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And quantum provides alternative sensing capabilities.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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For the book, Masarin drew inspiration from her childhood, visiting family on the Mediterranean in France.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Always check each museum’s website before visiting, particularly during the tournament when programming may shift.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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Our hearts are with his family, former players, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The result can be a level of confidence that allows creators to navigate crowded venues or lean over balconies for the perfect shot, knowing the device remains protected.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Several of Byrne’s longtime collaborators are also accompanying him on stage.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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Howell made a similar visit a year later, accompanying two other union employees to the Magic City strip club in Atlanta.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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