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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3
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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4
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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5
as in visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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6
as in known
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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7
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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8
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
Washington has long seen Nepal as merely part of India’s backyard, and therefore limits its involvement to aid projects and disaster relief while avoiding deeper diplomatic initiatives that might irk New Delhi.
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Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
This piece, created in 1916, shows the details of Klimt’s last summer in his Attersee haven, with trees and various homes seen dotting the area’s lake.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025
Wellness patches are meant to be seen, as their fun colors and designs suggest.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
The recording surfaced when Schuldiner’s nephew, Chris Steele, discovered a CD-R of the song and played it in his car stereo, as seen in an Instagram reel.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
In one, Alba, dressed in a black gown and diamond necklace, can be seen with her arm draped around Ramirez’s shoulders.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
In the heart-stopping video, she could be seen diving horizontally into the water when a large school of herring fish could be seen swimming up beneath her.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Austin Reaves is enjoying the best stretch of his NBA career, and Redick has seen contributions from a variety of players night after night.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Paychex hit a low not seen since November 2023 on Tuesday.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
This piece, created in 1916, shows the details of Klimt’s last summer in his Attersee haven, with trees and various homes seen dotting the area’s lake.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025
Wellness patches are meant to be seen, as their fun colors and designs suggest.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
The recording surfaced when Schuldiner’s nephew, Chris Steele, discovered a CD-R of the song and played it in his car stereo, as seen in an Instagram reel.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
In one, Alba, dressed in a black gown and diamond necklace, can be seen with her arm draped around Ramirez’s shoulders.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
In the heart-stopping video, she could be seen diving horizontally into the water when a large school of herring fish could be seen swimming up beneath her.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Austin Reaves is enjoying the best stretch of his NBA career, and Redick has seen contributions from a variety of players night after night.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Paychex hit a low not seen since November 2023 on Tuesday.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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But when testing the bespoke shots in animals, Grippin noticed that even the placebo shots — which contained mRNA entirely unrelated to the cancer — also activated the immune system to kill tumors.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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And it certainly can be noticed, both in its abundance, and in the case of the Warriors’ 129-104 shellacking on Friday night at the hands of the Nuggets in an Emirates Cup group stage matchup, in its absence.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s eight losses in four years — only one more than Flagg has experienced in 2½ weeks of playing in the NBA.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Democrats may also face a challenge from a case before the Supreme Court, which heard first in October, and a second set or oral arguments in early November.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film’s title may be overstated, but there’s no denying the way the song’s message about longing, separation, and regret affected an inordinately wide range of people who heard it.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Talking to Mizzou fans in downtown Nashville after Saturday’s game, this reporter sensed a heavy sense of dread that couldn’t be drowned out by the sound of cover bands and the taste of alcohol.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gomez and others have sensed the shock of fear in the dance community, which includes not only Latino dancers but people from a range of backgrounds who consider Latin dance more of a lifestyle than a hobby.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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With a modest collection that heavily features Napa and Bordeaux, Babbitt visited the latter region this past August and made Château D’Issan his first stop.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Appreciated by locals and visited by celebs like Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, and Matt Damon, this luxury farmhouse in Getaria is an idyllic base set among the owners' txakoli vineyards.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is a yearly event, held on the second Sunday each November — the nearest to the 11th of that month, Armistice Day, which marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War in 1918 and is also known as Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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As the humpback plunges back below the surface the remoras, also known as sucker fish, return to the whale, sticking their landings with the timing and precision of Olympic gymnasts.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, staff have complained of poor working conditions brought on by overcrowding, despite director Laurence des Cars’s 2023 move to cap attendance at 30,000 visitors daily, accompanied by a ticket price increase.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grande and Erivo were also on stage and the four were accompanied by composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz on piano.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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His Lampe Arche, made to order in France of aluminum and glass, feels a bit like a mooring post as imagined by a yacht designer, thanks to its gleaming surface.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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