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
Two other assistants, called DingDing and Cylo, can also be seen behind the black curtain — their faces hidden in knitted clown masks or shielded by makeup.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The world is now confronting a disruption that could reshape global oil flows and test the resilience of the international energy system in ways not seen for decades.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Blackburn had seen the explosion in niche streaming services while at Amazon.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Mead, who homered for Team Australia in a WBC game against the Czech Republic on Friday, has seen time at third and first base since being acquired in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays in July.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In another video, the pilot is seen standing up as bystanders look on, with thick black smoke billowing in the distant background.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton (20) is seen during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The world is now confronting a disruption that could reshape global oil flows and test the resilience of the international energy system in ways not seen for decades.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Blackburn had seen the explosion in niche streaming services while at Amazon.
—Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Mead, who homered for Team Australia in a WBC game against the Czech Republic on Friday, has seen time at third and first base since being acquired in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays in July.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In another video, the pilot is seen standing up as bystanders look on, with thick black smoke billowing in the distant background.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton (20) is seen during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Customers noticed those higher costs and opted to eat elsewhere, which McDonald's noticed.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Rivian R2 made its formal debut with full trim and pricing information, but notably enthusiasts probably should, at least better have, noticed something missing.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Your rocket ship will have already traveled more than 10 light-years (but less than 15), but someone back on Earth will have experienced more than 20 years of time passing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
12 Mar. 2026
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Her medical team will meet with her in honor of World Kidney Day after Sammartano experienced complications during her first pregnancy.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In their mostly white school district, Black students routinely heard racial slurs.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to police dispatch audio obtained by Fox News Digital, approximately 10 gunshots were heard near Rihanna’s residence in Beverly Hills.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mizban was born in Iran, but came to the United States at age 10 in the mid-1970s as her family sensed the unraveling of the Shah's government and the end of political freedoms and education for women and girls.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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But during his first game of the 2017-18 season, against Burton Albion in the League Cup, Carrick suddenly sensed his body buckling.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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As a young woman, Stanton frequently visited her cousin Gerrit Smith, a militant abolitionist and an ally of John Brown, whose house in Peterboro, New York, was a hotbed for radical intellectuals.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Preece and fellow drivers Christopher Bell and Ty Dillon all visited the base on Wednesday.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hall of Fame high school football coach Bob Johnson, who built powerhouse programs at El Toro and Mission Viejo and became known for mentoring for his sons and other top quarterbacks, died Wednesday after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease, his son Bret confirmed.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Part of Camino Real, a five-star Mexican hotel group known for its central locations and modern luxury ideal for business travelers, families, and friend groups alike, Camino Real Fashion Drive is the only property by the brand in Monterrey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The release was accompanied by a statement from the commander of Ramat David Air Base describing recent missions flown deep into Iranian territory, including operations over the capital, Tehran.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Then you are hit by another song, booming from a new performer and accompanied by the sound of his shopping cart rattling over the cobblestone street.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Whale, and later fellow directors Franc Rodman, Branagh and now Gyllenhaal, imagined what might have happened if Frankenstein had completed the female monster.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Along with co-founder Kyle Chayka, now of The New Yorker, Alioto first imagined Dirt as a moment-meeting entertainment brand that brooks very little techno-pessimism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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