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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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
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
Verb
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With Me is led by Juan Naula, who after moving to Los Angeles and noticing trash in public spaces, used social media to get the word out and invite people to clean up their neighborhoods.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The car was eventually transferred to a tow yard, where an employee called police after noticing a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Arriving in the Coachella Valley, with its impossibly blue skies and neighboring Joshua Tree wilderness, one's sense of scale and perspective soon recalibrates; a prerequisite, perhaps, for experiencing a city that has long served as refuge.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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The class of 2026 dedicated their focus on Bridge of Hope San Diego, a nonprofit organization that supports families experiencing housing insecurity and crisis.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The moment has been so baked into America's cultural cake that Tea Party Republicans parroted the phrase, not realizing that the film is a satire of sheep mentality and the man who authored it (screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky) was a political lefty.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Being the mom of a teen in the spring means realizing that seemingly overnight, your kids have outgrown their entire wardrobe.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The device is a low-power millimeter-wave radar sensor that could enhance vehicle sensing accuracy by providing in-vehicle systems with critical data on surrounding traffic.—
Etiido Uko
March 14,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mobix Labs’ products and systems also support aerospace applications, communications infrastructure, industrial monitoring, and emerging autonomous sensing technologies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The girl has been accompanying her father at numerous high-profile events such as missile tests and military parades since late 2022, stoking outside speculation that she’s being groomed as his heir.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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More than a decade ago, Santa Clara County in Northern California figured out that the biggest expense accompanying a large homeless population wasn’t a social service or police patrol, but health care.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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