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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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
Aïnouz sees this partnership as a win-win, as having stars attached to his films means more people will watch them.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
India — the world’s most populous nation and one of the fastest-growing digital markets — sees the summit as an opportunity to project itself as a bridge between advanced economies and the Global South.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Pim sees the positivity, including the comments on her own videos.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
In the case of the misbegotten At the Sea, Amy Adams stars as Laura, a wife, mother and daughter who sees all of those parts of her life collide into self-destruction after a drunk-driving accident with her son Felix (Redding Munsell) in the car.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Everyone sees what’s happening, but everyone’s scared to talk.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
As for the cost-of-living in Maryland, Moore said his administration sees how unfair housing costs and utilities can be for residents.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
Reitzes sees a good chance that Microsoft’s free cash flow falls versus Wall Street’s estimates, while its subscription business also starts to miss.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Cortina d’Ampezzo now sees 41 fewer freezing days annually than when the Games were first held there in 1956.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
India — the world’s most populous nation and one of the fastest-growing digital markets — sees the summit as an opportunity to project itself as a bridge between advanced economies and the Global South.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Pim sees the positivity, including the comments on her own videos.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
In the case of the misbegotten At the Sea, Amy Adams stars as Laura, a wife, mother and daughter who sees all of those parts of her life collide into self-destruction after a drunk-driving accident with her son Felix (Redding Munsell) in the car.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Everyone sees what’s happening, but everyone’s scared to talk.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
As for the cost-of-living in Maryland, Moore said his administration sees how unfair housing costs and utilities can be for residents.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
Reitzes sees a good chance that Microsoft’s free cash flow falls versus Wall Street’s estimates, while its subscription business also starts to miss.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Cortina d’Ampezzo now sees 41 fewer freezing days annually than when the Games were first held there in 1956.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
Verb
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When someone gets up to go to the bathroom, everyone notices everything!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the man, whom authorities describe as approximately 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 with an average build, notices the camera on the front porch and tries to cover the lens with his hand.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sapphie still undergoes scans every six months to make sure the cancer has not returned.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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The dog gets last place, and James realizes that Willie overfed him on purpose to make the odds better for him in the next race.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Healy realizes in today’s music industry there’s often no reason for a strong independent artist to join up with a label, since key traditional label responsibilities such as production, distribution and promotion can often be handled by the artists themselves.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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One senses the slow seething just below his surface.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky senses that, and so do his enemies.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Jelly Roll, who himself spent time in a Nashville juvenile detention center as a youth before becoming an arena-headlining artist and multi-award winner, regularly visits jails and detention centers, speaking with inmates and delivering a message of hope and encouragement.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jackson also visits South Africa speaking out against apartheid.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who’s been left with one sock without a mate after all your laundry is apparently washed, dried, and folded knows the true irritation of this conundrum.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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There's no signal on top of the tower, but the pair knows there's connection further down.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Fisch just somehow always seems to manage to cast in such a way that high-quality singing accompanies truthful and vulnerable acting.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The core of key contributors across Cherundolo’s tenure plus remaining players from the class who arrived in the same window as Son – center back Ryan Porteous and midfielder Mathieu Choinière – were bolstered by transfers who align with how Dos Santos envisions LAFC challenging opponents.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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MirrorMe envisions Bolt as a training partner that can run alongside elite athletes, hold a steady pace and push limits without getting tired.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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