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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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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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
That challenge can be seen in almost every corner of Nabatieh, a city of some 90,000.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 22 June 2026
On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz denied that the Israeli military would withdraw from Beaufort Castle, which sits on a ridge that has seen some of the most intense fighting in recent days.
—Deva Lee, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
She is seen playing with her brother before Aegon II takes him away in the second season premiere of House of the Dragon.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Fragrance is often seen as something for yourself and those closest to you, rather than something that announces your presence from across a room.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Although the past couple of years have seen more data center development in Northwest Indiana, Ennis said the boom won’t last forever.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
There's a replica of the Oval Office − seen also at the Truman library, the Johnson library and the Clinton Library − as well as a display of dresses worn by the first lady at inaugural balls and other big occasions.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Friends or colleagues who hadn’t seen each other in months or years gave warm, tight and long embraces, as only Brazilians know.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 22 June 2026
On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz denied that the Israeli military would withdraw from Beaufort Castle, which sits on a ridge that has seen some of the most intense fighting in recent days.
—Deva Lee, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
She is seen playing with her brother before Aegon II takes him away in the second season premiere of House of the Dragon.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Fragrance is often seen as something for yourself and those closest to you, rather than something that announces your presence from across a room.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Although the past couple of years have seen more data center development in Northwest Indiana, Ennis said the boom won’t last forever.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
There's a replica of the Oval Office − seen also at the Truman library, the Johnson library and the Clinton Library − as well as a display of dresses worn by the first lady at inaugural balls and other big occasions.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Friends or colleagues who hadn’t seen each other in months or years gave warm, tight and long embraces, as only Brazilians know.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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The man then noticed a bullet hole in her car door.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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But in recent years, NASA has noticed that the critical satellite has begun unexpectedly getting lower and lower – putting it in danger of burning up in Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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These areas had experienced decades of disinvestment, tied to redlining, racist housing covenants and other discriminatory policies, making them among the city’s more affordable neighborhoods.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The first thing the experts experienced was LG’s next-generation picture quality technology called Hyper Radiant Color Technology.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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This remark by a North Carolina journalist in 1848 neatly distilled what many sensed was overtaking American life.—
David S. Reynolds,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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The state is alleging its inspectors visited Ashlynn Marketing Group’s facility in Santee in May 2025 and found kratom powders, capsules, liquids and chewable tablets being manufactured and held for sale.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Sources tell The Sacramento Bee that Houston point guard Kingston Flemings has also visited Sacramento in the past 10 days or so, as first reported by NBA insider Jake Fischer.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Khat, which is known as Abyssinian tea and African salad, is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, customs officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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More than 10,000 officers will be assigned for the ticker-tape victory parade Thursday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, as authorities brace for potentially record-setting crowds along the parade’s route, held on a stretch of Broadway Street known as the Canyon of Heroes.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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In other words, there’s not much to be deduced here, unlike the extensive notes which accompanied the release of AirPods Pro 3 last fall.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The 24 were scheduled to arrive in Manila in two flights early Sunday, with the first batch to be welcomed by Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, who accompanied Marcos in his talks with Putin on Wednesday in the Russian city of Kazan, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Ford imagined a future in which cars would be powered by small nuclear reactors, theoretically allowing drivers to travel thousands of miles before replacing the power module.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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When her father’s time appeared to be at hand a few days ago, Felicia Parazaider imagined him being reunited with Terry Kath in the afterlife soon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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