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
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
This could help explain why astronomers are increasingly seeing diversity in merging stellar remnant binaries.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Indian airlines are also seeing cost escalations due to restriction on use of airspace over Gulf countries.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Try setting a timer for yourself and seeing how much you can get done in quick bursts (with breaks in between, of course).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The film was a smash hit at Fantasia last summer and just screened at Sundance, so more people are seeing it and talking about it every day.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
This could help explain why astronomers are increasingly seeing diversity in merging stellar remnant binaries.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Indian airlines are also seeing cost escalations due to restriction on use of airspace over Gulf countries.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Try setting a timer for yourself and seeing how much you can get done in quick bursts (with breaks in between, of course).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeing
Adjective
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These optical spikes move through photonic circuits much faster than electrical signals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Generally speaking, optical technology is considered superior to copper for sending data over longer distances, in large part because the signal doesn't degrade at high speeds.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hadel proceeds to handcuff Brown behind his back before noticing wounds on his head producing a steady stream of blood onto the road below.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brazil’s government announced emergency measures including a national task force to execute arrest warrants, electronic tracking for aggressors and mobile units assisting women experiencing violence.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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East Asia has among the world’s fastest-declining birth rates, with some countries already experiencing overall population decline.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Florida fans erupted before realizing the play had been called offsides, disallowing the goal.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a recent blog post, Grotts said even well-meaning customers often break unwritten rules without realizing it.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, the Penn State team realized that these ions are bad for processing data, but are incredible at sensing heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Start by visiting Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa, founded by Portuguese colonizers in 1482.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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And following every swish, the Rockets crowd broke from tradition and applauded the visiting guard.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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His aerial strength and positional awareness allow SDFC’s midfield to step higher, knowing the back line remains stable.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pat, not knowing about her relationship with Lockjaw, takes to being a father, but Perfidia pulls away, choosing to continue her work as a revolutionary in lieu of settling down.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The security guard had snapped a photo of the toddler and the woman accompanying her.—
Sydney Page The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Little emphasized the need to ease property taxes in a letter accompanying his signature but criticized Moyle’s approach as rushed and overly complex.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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