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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5
as in visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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6
as in known
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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7
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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8
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
Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
During a three-game losing streak that began with a loss to Arkansas State, Arkansas has been turnover prone and seen its dribble-drive offense disrupted.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Throughout the years, Grains and Taps has seen a number of changes but has always placed its emphasis on brewing variety and making connections.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
More personal photos of the couple are also seen hanging on the wall.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Dokoupil pressed Homan, saying most Americans, having seen videos of ICE in action, would question Homan's claims.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Legette, meanwhile, had an OK season in 2024 as a rookie but has seen all of his numbers slightly tail off in 2025.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The number of killings investigated last year fell to 67, with 57 of those categorized as murders — excluding cases such as justifiable homicides — a total not seen since 1967, according to data compiled by this news organization.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
During a three-game losing streak that began with a loss to Arkansas State, Arkansas has been turnover prone and seen its dribble-drive offense disrupted.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Throughout the years, Grains and Taps has seen a number of changes but has always placed its emphasis on brewing variety and making connections.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
More personal photos of the couple are also seen hanging on the wall.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Dokoupil pressed Homan, saying most Americans, having seen videos of ICE in action, would question Homan's claims.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Legette, meanwhile, had an OK season in 2024 as a rookie but has seen all of his numbers slightly tail off in 2025.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Former Harris County District Attorney's Office Investigator, Steve Clappart, revisited the case and noticed that several pieces of information about Sanders were not presented in trial.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Right before the gunfire at Brown, the suspect stopped in a bathroom at the Barus & Holley building, where a man – later identified as John, per a police affidavit – noticed his clothes seemed inadequate for the cold weather.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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So Skinny Pedro had experienced the pain of seeing his dream simultaneously realized and shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Senate Education heard testimony on the bill, indicating lawmakers are serious about the proposal, but the committee has not yet taken a vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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James, now 4, was born in April 2021, and from the very beginning, Alyssa, 32, and her husband, John, sensed there was something special about him.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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But by the mid-1930s, Soviet leaders sensed that people needed something to take the edge off in the dead of winter, a carnivalesque custom of the sort that Christmas once provided.—
Andrew Fedorov,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
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With a modest collection that heavily features Napa and Bordeaux, Babbitt visited the latter region this past August and made Château D’Issan his first stop.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Appreciated by locals and visited by celebs like Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, and Matt Damon, this luxury farmhouse in Getaria is an idyllic base set among the owners' txakoli vineyards.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The list became known as the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Their fans, known as Deadheads, would tour along from city to city and revel in the constantly changing set lists, extended soloing and improvisational jamming that gave each show a unique flavor.—
Adam Levine,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rheinmetall revealed that the technology will reduce the production costs of green hydrogen through lower investment in the overall system, accompanied by a doubling of power density or an improvement in efficiency of over 10%.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Each president's portrait is accompanied by a placard describing events during their time in office, including Clinton's impeachment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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His Lampe Arche, made to order in France of aluminum and glass, feels a bit like a mooring post as imagined by a yacht designer, thanks to its gleaming surface.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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