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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3
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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5
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
Cifuentes sees a bright future for the club, with academy graduates Jeremy Monga, Louis Page, Jake Evans and Silko Thomas giving him options in the face of restrictions on recruitment.
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
For some limited cases, Akamai sees a competitive advantage in building in-house AI tools.
—John Kell, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The first campaign sees Doherty exploring and immersing himself within Jamaica’s vibrant culture alongside former Miss Universe Jamaica, Miqueal-Symone Williams.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Night has fallen, and as the camera pans, the audience sees blood dripping and pooling around dog kennels.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Although most of the state typically sees its first frost around this time, temperatures have been consistently above normal, with some Great Lakes cities setting record highs just a few weeks ago.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Morgan sees fostering more homegrown talent as the key.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Your immune system sees those proteins as invaders and releases histamines to fight them off.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The ride is also one of the only Disney parks attractions that features explicit images of human death, including the ride's opening sequence that sees visitors locked inside a room that, with help from special visual effects, stretches upward with guests inside.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Rob Tanner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
For some limited cases, Akamai sees a competitive advantage in building in-house AI tools.
—John Kell, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The first campaign sees Doherty exploring and immersing himself within Jamaica’s vibrant culture alongside former Miss Universe Jamaica, Miqueal-Symone Williams.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Night has fallen, and as the camera pans, the audience sees blood dripping and pooling around dog kennels.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Although most of the state typically sees its first frost around this time, temperatures have been consistently above normal, with some Great Lakes cities setting record highs just a few weeks ago.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Morgan sees fostering more homegrown talent as the key.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Your immune system sees those proteins as invaders and releases histamines to fight them off.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The ride is also one of the only Disney parks attractions that features explicit images of human death, including the ride's opening sequence that sees visitors locked inside a room that, with help from special visual effects, stretches upward with guests inside.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
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Messages posing as highway-toll, postal-fee or delivery notices direct recipients to fake payment sites.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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According to Wolff, not everyone who stops by for coffee notices them or chooses to engage, but many do.—
Diana Hubbell,
Saveur,
16 Oct. 2025
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This getaway, known for its rare trees, undergoes a dramatic autumn shift in November.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno will take a brief leave of absence to be with his family as his daughter undergoes heart surgery, the team announced Wednesday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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As the pair work together, Cole realizes his curse might just be a gift, leading to one of the most unexpected movie twists in cinema history.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Along with the happy reunions, there are somber moments each year when Giordani realizes one of her regular customers has died or stopped traveling to games.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the wake of a hurricane, Douglas visits Wortzel in a dream, catalyzing a prismatic journey across the Everglades with Miccosukee educator and activist Betty Osceola and interweaving Douglas’ writing with personal narration, present-day verité and rare archival footage.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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What to Know Saudi Arabia hopes to finalize the deal when MBS visits the White House next month.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Dog Whisperer breaks down a simple method to make sure your pup knows where to go when nature calls.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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This year’s postseason run is all Yesavage knows at the big league level.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Determining whether a coup accompanies anti-government protests depends on how elites and the military behave, not on how violent protesters may be.—
John Joseph Chin,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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Led by blaring ‘80s synthesizers and a pounding beat, the song features a distorted lead vocal from D’Angelo, who accompanies himself on multitracked backing vocals with the occasional soul shriek thrown in for good measure.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The company envisions the generator serving a variety of applications, from powering remote communities and critical infrastructure to ensuring energy resilience for military operations and data centers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shaping the Future of Logistics Looking ahead, Kumar envisions a future where AI and data analytics help small and mid-sized e-commerce businesses compete on equal footing with global leaders.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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