sees

present tense third-person singular of see
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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 visits
to make a social call upon you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon

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Recent Examples of sees Where YouTube is concerned, though, Goodell sees additional value available to the NFL brand beyond eyes on screens — including the ability to reach a younger audience and the integration of YouTube creators with tens of millions of subscribers into the NFL’s broader marketing efforts. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025 That led to a partnership with Lieutenant Soto, who sees Morgan's genius even when others at the police department do not. Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 Explaining banknotes’ appeal, the European Central Bank study says that in moments of acute stress the public sees cash as a reliable store of value and a resilient means of payment. Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025 But not everyone sees ditching shoes as a great way to boost productivity. Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025 Ahead of the film's debut in November, Universal unveiled the final trailer Wednesday, featuring several callbacks to The Wizard of Oz — including a scene that sees Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow face the the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025 Vee Carter, a dating and life coach, also sees slow dating as a powerful reset for people stuck in unfulfilling cycles. Essence, 24 Sep. 2025 The moves sees Teixeira collaborate with one of Mexico’s hottest rising writer-directors of the moment, who is widely acclaimed for her bold approach to horror and feminist themes. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025 Need to know Apple iPhone 17 sees demand rise. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
  • As Arthur is delivering his speech to the crowd, with all of his siblings on stage, Rafferty notices that Ellen is in attendance.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • Each one is given veterinary attention and undergoes rehabilitation training.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Pu-erh tea undergoes microbial fermentation and has the least potent compounds.
    Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • Now, in the early stages of buying a home, Gillis realizes just how much her cosmetic spending has cost her — enough to make a real difference in a down payment.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Still, the series takes it up a notch when Augusto’s rebellious younger daughter, Alice, fails to return home after a fight with her father, and Daniel realizes this particular predicament might be beyond even his capabilities.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Many people struggle to keep their health details organized, especially when doctor visits pile up.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The transfer from Tulsa blessed with a nice arm and fast feet has engineered two consecutive victories and will start his third consecutive game on Saturday night when Cal Poly of San Luis Obispo visits Hornet Stadium for a Big Sky Conference opener.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Treatment centers, everyone knows, are a racket.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Zanni really knows how to drag it out, and criminal thoughts creep into my mind.
    Domenico Starnone, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
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  • While not a musical, the show does feature an extraordinary musical score that perfectly accompanies magnificent visuals.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Not that the Aztecs don’t appreciate the buzz that accompanies a big win.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • With a long-term mission to democratize personal robotics, the company envisions machines that naturally integrate physical interaction, perception, and continuous self-learning.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
  • But lawsuits cloud the current mining plan and timeline, which envisions about 15 years of operations.
    Kevin Fixler September 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025

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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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