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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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This market opportunity has now been embraced by a team of a16z partners that has extensive experience in networking and infrastructure automation, which indicates that the challenge is being noticed.
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And each time, Wacha noticed a desire within Lugo to keep pitching at the highest level.
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Lineage, which describes itself as the world's largest owner of cold storage facilities, experienced a fire at another of its warehouses, in Finley, Washington, which ripped through the entire building and burned for two months in 2024.
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Matte foundation often gets a bad rap—after all, who hasn’t experienced a midday cakey emergency?
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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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Last week, organizers said Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival was the most visited in the United States.
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At the time Eloise visited the White House, her father, a rear admiral in the Navy, had recently been killed in a plane crash.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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