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
Bryan West, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Denim trends are constantly shifting, with the past year seeing a return to slimmer styles like bootcut silhouettes and even the super-skinny jeans that defined 2010s fashion.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
And Kashkari isn’t the only one seeing uncertainty in the economy now.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The company’s name comes from the all-seeing palantír stones in the Lord of the Rings series.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Swift briefly dated Joe Jonas while Gomez was seeing Nick Jonas.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Denim trends are constantly shifting, with the past year seeing a return to slimmer styles like bootcut silhouettes and even the super-skinny jeans that defined 2010s fashion.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
And Kashkari isn’t the only one seeing uncertainty in the economy now.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The company’s name comes from the all-seeing palantír stones in the Lord of the Rings series.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 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
Verb
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That combination of engagement and elusiveness, of knowing how much to say and how much to hold back, creates a tantalizing sense of mystery that keeps people curious, not only wanting more but wanting to know more.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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After Cocroft scored 30 points in Friday’s 70-52 win over Burlington for the regional title, it was mentioned that Cocroft is free to go offensively knowing Carter is locking things down on defense.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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