seen

Definition of seennext
past participle of see
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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 visited
to make a social call upon you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon

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Recent Examples of seen Along with the offense, Schmitt has seen time at first base, second base, third base, shortstop and left field. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 In video her family shared on Instagram, several police officers can be seen running toward the commotion while parents clutch their children. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 28 July 2026 Distributions back to investors, relative to fund value, have stayed essentially flat at 14%—a level Bain says hasn't been seen since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis . Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The two have seen each other go through immense highs and lows. Alex Zietlow july 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026 Reese is often seen coaching Okot on the court and sidelines. Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 The backstory There are countless historic military forts dotting the islands of Casco Bay, but Fort Scammel on House Island is the only one to have ever seen combat. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 She’ll next be seen in the feature film Molting from writer/director Kendra Baude. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026 There were 112 throws in the final third directed into the box during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but this year has seen an even higher rate. Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
Verb
  • One participant noticed the subtle Native American influences woven through my writing — something most of my other clients had never picked up on.
    Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Most Americans, however, have never really noticed the impact of the Jones Act.
    James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
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  • Holmes has served as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), or someone appointed by a judge to act in the best interest of children who’ve experienced abuse or neglect.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • People who experienced persistent financial struggles were slower to process information and showed memory recall decline by middle age.
    Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 27 July 2026
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  • More than 10 explosions were heard in a row, the journalists reported, adding that the intensity of the blasts triggered car alarms on the streets.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The best conversations are those where clients feel heard, not just informed.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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  • Even a hundred meters below, Rey sensed the planet bend subtly toward her.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
  • But Bleecker sensed the audience for such a show regardless, especially one that’s been captured well.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
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  • The Athletic visited Xavi in his hometown to learn more about his incredible journey.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The family had recently visited Nashville where Jenn partnered with Old Town Trolley and the experience had been exceptional due to their accessible trolleys which had been smooth for five-year-old Jaden to use.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
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  • Some studies have described BPC-157 being used to treat knee pain, a chronic bladder condition known as interstitial cystitis and ulcerative colitis, a common type of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause inflammation and ulcers in the colon.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • OpenAI and Anthropic have both released their most powerful models this year, known as Sol and Mythos, respectively, boosting concerns across the industry about safety and security.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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  • Grayson was accompanied by another deputy who had his body camera switched on throughout the encounter.
    Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Kruse was in the arena and accompanied the girls, who were there to watch Cunningham and the Indiana Fever take on the Storm.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
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  • Nor have complex land improvements like drainage or irrigation or flood control developed in a system imagined by private-sector maximalist author Ayn Rand.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • The 15% of us in the class of 1976 could not have imagined a school where today women fill almost half the seats.
    Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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