SEEN Synonyms: 235 Similar and Opposite Words

seen

verb

past participle of see

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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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 The area of the discovery, about 6 miles from Casias’ home, can be reached by a state highway, which she was seen walking along the day she was reported missing. —

Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 June 2026 Over the past decade, the airport has seen an 82 percent increase in passenger traffic, according to the city. —

Shannon Tyler may 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026 The video then shows Henderson stumbling towards a wall in the area, where someone can be seen calling for help. —

Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 31 May 2026 Police say he was last seen wearing a black shirt and dark pants over a pair of blue pajama pants. —

Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026 In its 50-year history, Costco has never seen such demand for gas. —

David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 Prior to the confirmation, Bear told followers that witnesses had reportedly seen Matt near a river in Washington before authorities were alerted. —

Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 There's also a coordinated campaign strategy — the largest effort the state has seen in a decade — that will kick off in earnest once Tuesday's primaries are over. —

Stephen Fowler, NPR, 31 May 2026 The attorney trounced his opponent, Paloma Valencia, who was seen as the right-wing establishment candidate and was backed by former President Alvaro Uribe; the senator failed to reach 7% of the vote. —

Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026

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Among those who noticed was Land O' Lakes, which reached out with a surprise package for the birthday girl.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
According to the probable cause statement, Kirkpatrick, the witness and the victim were in the residence’s master bedroom when the victim noticed Kirkpatrick had allegedly taken his keys, wallet and cellphone, according to the probable cause statement.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026