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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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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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
Austin Reaves is enjoying the best stretch of his NBA career, and Redick has seen contributions from a variety of players night after night.
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Paychex hit a low not seen since November 2023 on Tuesday.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Still, iHeartMedia investors appeared to rally around the idea as shares were skyrocketing close to 30 percent Tuesday, after the report, bringing iHeartMedia shares to levels not seen since August 2023.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
But none of the scenarios would have consistently produced the injuries seen on the fossils, according to the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Freight rate indices such as Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) and the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) have seen a rapid rebound in recent weeks as more carriers scramble to blank sailings and implement new general rate increases to keep prices stable.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Startups may cast incumbents as hapless Goliaths, but in ranking Europe’s biggest companies, David is nowhere to be seen.
—Adam Gale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
He was seen operating and leaving the blue Hyundai Electra.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The cast has been seen together at other events over the years too.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Paychex hit a low not seen since November 2023 on Tuesday.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Still, iHeartMedia investors appeared to rally around the idea as shares were skyrocketing close to 30 percent Tuesday, after the report, bringing iHeartMedia shares to levels not seen since August 2023.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
But none of the scenarios would have consistently produced the injuries seen on the fossils, according to the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Freight rate indices such as Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) and the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) have seen a rapid rebound in recent weeks as more carriers scramble to blank sailings and implement new general rate increases to keep prices stable.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Startups may cast incumbents as hapless Goliaths, but in ranking Europe’s biggest companies, David is nowhere to be seen.
—Adam Gale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
He was seen operating and leaving the blue Hyundai Electra.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The cast has been seen together at other events over the years too.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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One day, Mae noticed Gracie was looking a little larger than usual.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The following day, the company noticed suspicious activity on its own network.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell experienced the same type of frustration Friday night that the New York Yankees’ Max Fried and Carlos Rodón did in the Division Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 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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Vietnam’s Communist Party chief, To Lam, visited North Korea in early October — the first such trip in nearly two decades — while reports suggest Hanoi may pursue the purchase of 40 Russian Su-35 fighter jets.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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More than 280 spacefarers from 26 countries have visited the International Space Station, including 170 from the United States alone, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 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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Interestingly, the designs Teddy had imagined were remarkably close to what is eventually revealed in the film.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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