1
as in notices
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 undergoes
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 realizes
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 senses
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 visits
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanies
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 envisions
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 sees
As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Tapping into the sporting zeitgeist, the slapstick animation, sees Daffy Duck confounded when Elmer Fudd fails to turn up for duck hunting season.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Looking back on the film’s long journey — from its troubled release in 2001 to its unexpected resurgence in Mexico 25 years later — Kelly sees the current success as part of a much larger story about the film’s legacy.
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José Salazar,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
The finale sees Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow), Jacob (Spencer MacPherson), and Kat (Chyler Leigh) help Elliot into the pond to head home to the safety of modern medicine.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Mario Tama | Getty Images United Parcel Service is investing $48 million in 27 temperature‑controlled facilities as the industry sees a boom in healthcare logistics, CNBC has learned exclusively.
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Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Who sees the field like LeBron, or Brady.
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Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.
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James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Tapping into the sporting zeitgeist, the slapstick animation, sees Daffy Duck confounded when Elmer Fudd fails to turn up for duck hunting season.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Looking back on the film’s long journey — from its troubled release in 2001 to its unexpected resurgence in Mexico 25 years later — Kelly sees the current success as part of a much larger story about the film’s legacy.
—
José Salazar,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
The finale sees Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow), Jacob (Spencer MacPherson), and Kat (Chyler Leigh) help Elliot into the pond to head home to the safety of modern medicine.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Mario Tama | Getty Images United Parcel Service is investing $48 million in 27 temperature‑controlled facilities as the industry sees a boom in healthcare logistics, CNBC has learned exclusively.
—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Who sees the field like LeBron, or Brady.
—
Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.
—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
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At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.
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The fantasy, in other words, is a man who notices what needs to be done and does it.
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Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request.
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Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.
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Da Costa realizes that journey with unforced naturalism, as if the camera just happened to be there to capture it.
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Everyone now realizes that women’s stories contain a wealth of beautiful romance and narrative depth that can be told from a female perspective.
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Burn turns quickly on the ball, and Bruno Guimaraes senses an opportunity to drop for the pass in frame two.
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Mother senses that her children are imprisoned in an underground area and asks that they be set free.
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Aracely Duarte Perez visits her father at the Imperial Beach, US-Mexico border.
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Iran’s president visits Pakistan to coordinate mediation on sanctions relief, nuclear limits and rebuilding, even as disputes flare over control of Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and how Iran can spend unfrozen assets.
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Calmus knows firsthand what NICU families face.
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From Louis through the book, and then his mother knows exactly how to string him along, when to give him love and when to take it away.
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Now, order a cheese plate and Fonseca’s sourdough accompanies it, a hobby turned side hustle.
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The duke traditionally accompanies the monarch in the lead carriage of the Royal Procession, a custom that dates back to 1825, when the first Duke of Wellington rode alongside King George IV.
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The Falcon 9 flew a whopping 165 times in 2025, after all, and SpaceX envisions launching Starship thousands of times per year when that massive rocket comes fully online.
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Katalyst envisions having a fleet of spacecraft that can repair, refuel and upgrade satellites in need of help.
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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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