1
as in noticed
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 experienced
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 heard
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 sensed
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 visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in known
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanied
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 imagined
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 seen
One of several bags of cash found inside the home of Mario Rocha during an FBI search of his residence in August 2025, as seen in a photograph contained in a court document.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Netherlands teammates could be seen thanking goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen after his game-saving save minutes earlier.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
In parks, some people can even be seen walking their humanoids just like pets.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Early Monday evening, a CBS news van could be seen along the sidewalk outside the Adler Planetarium.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Rizzo remains close with several of his former teammates, including Volpe and Aaron Judge, and could be seen hugging and dapping up Yankees players and staffers before the game.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Who leaves, when, and how, is often interpreted, with a senior leader's early departure potentially shifting meeting energy or implying disapproval, while a junior's might be seen differently.
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Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That’s 7 percentage points better than the global average across all ages, a gap only otherwise seen in horror and anime.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Netherlands teammates could be seen thanking goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen after his game-saving save minutes earlier.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
In parks, some people can even be seen walking their humanoids just like pets.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Early Monday evening, a CBS news van could be seen along the sidewalk outside the Adler Planetarium.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Rizzo remains close with several of his former teammates, including Volpe and Aaron Judge, and could be seen hugging and dapping up Yankees players and staffers before the game.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Who leaves, when, and how, is often interpreted, with a senior leader's early departure potentially shifting meeting energy or implying disapproval, while a junior's might be seen differently.
—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That’s 7 percentage points better than the global average across all ages, a gap only otherwise seen in horror and anime.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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Investors who have experienced what might be called a contextual failure, a deal that stalled not because the economics changed but because the relationship broke down, will recognize the pattern.
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Like other female inmates in Tennessee and beyond, Sellars experienced strip searches that are more humiliating than what men experience because of their menstrual cycles.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.
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Meeting with Chase Reid after the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League season, Soo Greyhounds general manager Kyle Raftis sensed a chip on his player’s shoulder.
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This remark by a North Carolina journalist in 1848 neatly distilled what many sensed was overtaking American life.
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Elizabeth Stanziano reluctantly visited Norfolk, Virginia's Sail 250 festival after her mother raved for weeks about seeing the tall ships during the Bicentennial.
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In his 10 years living on Skid Row, Gaines visited the post office at least twice a month, mailing money to his family in New Orleans to help care for his elderly mother.
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During his time with the Pistons, he was known for getting into altercations with opposing players, most recently in February 2026, when he was suspended for seven games following a fight with the Charlotte Hornets.
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The lawsuits will be filed once more information is known from the National Transportation Safety Board and the law firms have conducted their own investigations.
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Adorni’s private life first drew scrutiny in March when his wife, who doesn’t work in government, accompanied him on the presidential aircraft for a conference in New York.
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This time, Russell’s cello would be accompanied by organ, tenor saxophone, trombone, guitar, and, crucially and unusually, a drummer and two percussionists.
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Black Detroiters living in an economically depressed 1980s Detroit imagined a sonic future that was inclusive and equitable.
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Even in her wildest dreams, Jordyn Woods probably never imagined seeing her purse behind glass in a museum display case.
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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