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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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
Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
In addition to expanding the denim and T-shirt offerings, Sung sees opportunities to expand footwear and accessories.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Otulana sees the same dynamic in clinical practice.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
More geometry ensures that the lunar south pole only sees sunlight that travels nearly parallel to its curved surface.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
For anyone who has wanted to write a book but never found the time to navigate the publishing world, Gabrielle sees the current moment as a turning point.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Like its Hispanic-media competitors, and a growing number of others investing in the $11 billion market for micro-series, Canela sees a lot of upside in the space.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Even the new series Rooster, starring Steve Carell as a novelist turned writer-in-residence at a college, sees a student using AI to write his paper.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or who sees someone in crisis, should call 911, 211 or 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
In addition to expanding the denim and T-shirt offerings, Sung sees opportunities to expand footwear and accessories.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Otulana sees the same dynamic in clinical practice.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
More geometry ensures that the lunar south pole only sees sunlight that travels nearly parallel to its curved surface.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
For anyone who has wanted to write a book but never found the time to navigate the publishing world, Gabrielle sees the current moment as a turning point.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Like its Hispanic-media competitors, and a growing number of others investing in the $11 billion market for micro-series, Canela sees a lot of upside in the space.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Even the new series Rooster, starring Steve Carell as a novelist turned writer-in-residence at a college, sees a student using AI to write his paper.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or who sees someone in crisis, should call 911, 211 or 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
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But Tova notices that Marcellus has left something behind, the ring.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The tracker, which reflects information listed in the filings themselves, shows the latest mass layoff notices companies in the United States reported to state governments.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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At the same time, in another part of town, Sara, recently recovered from a car crash, suddenly realizes that her accident was all part of a conspiracy as the lives of all intertwine.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Brian now realizes that the pilot’s loss of sphincter control portends not a momentary breakdown of bodily integrity but death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Trigeminovascular System Activation Initiates Headache Pain The initiation of cortical spreading depression, which is linked to an aura, also activates the trigeminovascular system, a network of nerves and blood vessels in your head that senses pain and sends signals to your brain.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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The team also found genetic differences between cancers that were able to spread in the heart and those that were not, and identified a protein that senses mechanical forces and reduces the activity of genes linked to proliferation in cancer cells.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the urging of Maddy, Cassie visits a raucous mansion party hosted by a popular online influencer in the hopes of going viral.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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The ban will affect passengers sailing on Utopia of the Seas, which visits Nassau on Tuesday, plus Oasis of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas in port at CocoCay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Holmes knows the difference between a hundred and forty types of tobacco ash.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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No one ever quite knows how an event will be interrupted, a notion that was proved bizarrely at last week’s World Snooker Championships when an audience member halted proceedings to protest about the BBC licence fee.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Creams and lotions can help ease the itching that accompanies the rash, and prompt medical attention reduces the chance of complications like postherpetic neuralgia or vision problems.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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That disconnect between what a person envisions and what their phone actually records, eventually became the founding thesis behind WayShot.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Star Catcher envisions its power-node system as complementing nuclear generators rather than supplanting them, according to Rush.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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