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
Since the pandemic, Eber said she’s seen more buyers interested in homes on larger pieces of land.
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Two officers were seen covering the object with a canopy.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.
—April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
McGruder said she’s seen the advertisements for products aimed at women her age, but her first stop was her doctor.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
That started with the free agency of Shohei Ohtani, a two-way superstar unlike anything the sport had seen in a century.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Following the post-Atari 2600 industry crash, attributed to oversaturation of low-quality products, there was good reason to believe that virtual gaming as a hobby had seen its day.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Jemima Kirke was the one friend in high school who had seen me as more than a comic sidekick.
—Lena Dunham, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Since then, though, no one has seen the Huskies as world shockers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Two officers were seen covering the object with a canopy.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.
—April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
McGruder said she’s seen the advertisements for products aimed at women her age, but her first stop was her doctor.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
That started with the free agency of Shohei Ohtani, a two-way superstar unlike anything the sport had seen in a century.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Following the post-Atari 2600 industry crash, attributed to oversaturation of low-quality products, there was good reason to believe that virtual gaming as a hobby had seen its day.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Jemima Kirke was the one friend in high school who had seen me as more than a comic sidekick.
—Lena Dunham, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Since then, though, no one has seen the Huskies as world shockers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Plus, the company has noticed a pronounced shift in both customers adjusting the sizes listed in their online profiles and requesting smaller sizes, Baer added.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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That’s when Levinson noticed a giant poster on Zimmer’s wall for Once Upon a Time in the West, the 1968 Sergio Leone spaghetti Western with Claudia Cardinale and Henry Fonda.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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While not endangered, American woodcocks have experienced a population decline in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Banks and Macfadyen are both experienced comic actors, the latter assisted by retrofuturistic production design (red trenchcoats!—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Explosions rang out in Tehran and low-flying jets could be heard for hours as the capital was pounded.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yes, Kraus has heard that comparison already.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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People may have sensed that, but the study puts data on the bones.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The exec sensed that something was off.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
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The organization estimates more than 300,000 people have visited since the museum opened, coinciding with a more than 40% increase in Hattiesburg’s tourism economy, according to Visit Hattiesburg CEO Marlo Dorsey.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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When Harry’s college roommate and his wife visited from out of town with their one-year-old, Caroline barely recognized them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The curious birds, known for their bobbing walks and kazoo-like calls, have drawn a crowd to Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan since arriving in late March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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David Kundrat came into his senior season known mostly as a defensive specialist, praised by his Lockport coaches and teammates for the ability to chase balls down and make highlight-reel catches in center field.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The aperitivo—mid-morning snack accompanied by booze—is a quintessential part of the Rastro experience, so pepper your bargain-sleuthing with boozy pit stops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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These travel résumés detail everything from a client’s board positions to whether they’re accompanied by young, noisy children or less-disruptive older teens.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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That leads you at times to think Mantello has imagined the play — with its flashbacks as Willy imagines the road not taken — as taking place inside Willy’s head.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Instead of swing sets or seesaws, Noguchi imagined the land itself forming ridges, steps, and mounds that would invite free-form play.—
Terry Nguyen,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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