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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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
Startups may cast incumbents as hapless Goliaths, but in ranking Europe’s biggest companies, David is nowhere to be seen.
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Adam Gale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
He was seen operating and leaving the blue Hyundai Electra.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Founded in 1952 and owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton since 1988, the house has seen a number of designers come and go since founder Hubert de Givenchy retired in 1995.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Ice dancers Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing were seen with a large toy version of China’s new DF-61 missile – a huge intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) transported on an eight-axle truck and capable of carrying nuclear weapons – at the Cup of China in Chongqing on Saturday.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The cast has been seen together at other events over the years too.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Hank is a pedophile and hasn’t seen Aaron since he was fired from school and arrested for going after a boy named James in the bathroom during lunch.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
One of the castle’s most famous ghosts is a piper boy who was sent through some of the castle’s underground tunnels—never to be seen again.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Soon to be seen in AMC’s Silicon Valley series The Audacity, he is repped by UTA, Anonymous Content and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Adam Gale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
He was seen operating and leaving the blue Hyundai Electra.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Founded in 1952 and owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton since 1988, the house has seen a number of designers come and go since founder Hubert de Givenchy retired in 1995.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Ice dancers Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing were seen with a large toy version of China’s new DF-61 missile – a huge intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) transported on an eight-axle truck and capable of carrying nuclear weapons – at the Cup of China in Chongqing on Saturday.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The cast has been seen together at other events over the years too.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Hank is a pedophile and hasn’t seen Aaron since he was fired from school and arrested for going after a boy named James in the bathroom during lunch.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
One of the castle’s most famous ghosts is a piper boy who was sent through some of the castle’s underground tunnels—never to be seen again.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Soon to be seen in AMC’s Silicon Valley series The Audacity, he is repped by UTA, Anonymous Content and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 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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Before his sentencing, his attorneys filed a motion seeking a new trial, saying that evidence the jury heard does not prove his guilt, KCRG reports.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In June 2024, a UK High Court judge determined that actor Lee Ingleby’s depiction was defamatory in a preliminary judgment, meaning the claim could be heard as a full trial.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 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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The 2008 book was intended as a warning, but as the pandemic hit, Abbotoy sensed an opportunity.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 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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Razer was founded by Tan and Robert Krakoff in 2005, and the company became known for the Boomslang, a mouse — named after a deadly snake — designed specifically for gaming.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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Wellness and Spa The property is renowned for its spa, known as the Como Shambhala Retreat, which has nine treatment rooms.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Horan and Adéla created the Provocateur aesthetic of leotards, tapping into her ballet past and the avant-garde, almost alien-like looks that have accompanied her art and performances over the last year.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to drop roughly 10 degrees colder than Friday and be accompanied by a stiff northwest breeze.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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