viewed

verb

past tense of view
1
as in scanned
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) I'll have to view all of the evidence before making a decision

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2
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes viewed the latest changes and approved them

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3
as in considered
to think of in a particular way I view housework as a necessary evil

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Recent Examples of viewed Sarcasm is an interesting thing because it can be viewed by some people as funny and other people as hurtful. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 For homebuyers, the July inflation report is better viewed as one piece of a much larger puzzle. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Then came the summer of Love Island USA, which, over its six-week run, was the first- or second-most-viewed project across all content on all streaming services. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 In 2025, short-form content viewed on Peacock mobile increased 257% year over year. — Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Another literal work of art at the Sheraton is Kuleana, an innovative series of 11 outdoor plaques that, when standing before them and viewed through your smartphone, come to life like paintings at Hogwarts. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026 In a bid to save itself, LIV Golf was in the market for an investment ranging between $250 million and $350 million, according to a pitch deck viewed by Sportico earlier this year. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Rutschman went from the Baltimore Orioles to the Boston Red Sox in a deal many viewed as an overpay. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Mayer was once viewed as a key part of the Red Sox future, but he's been unimpressive the last two years in limited big league opportunities. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewed
  1. scanned
  2. noticed
  3. considered
  4. examined
  5. spotted
  6. regarded
  7. reviewed
  8. saw
Verb
  • Instead, a camera from Clear, the facial recognition company, scanned my face and the gate opened.
    — Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of scanned
Verb
  • Earlier this summer, staff at the Royal Oak Public Library in Oakland County noticed bedbugs on some furniture during a building inspection.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly an hour after Nolan was last seen, friends on one of the boats noticed its bilge pump had failed and water was rapidly filling the hull, Tyler Cox and Edward Paltzik, attorneys for the friends, told CNN.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticed
Verb
  • Much of the land along the Rio Grande to the east and west of the national park is considered private property.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This group will meet with developers to ensure the community's input is considered in the project.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • The researchers also examined fatal crashes, looking at drivers’ ages, alcohol involvement, the number of people in the car and the model year of cars, as newer cars may have more safety features that prevent distraction.
    — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The children, who went barefoot and shirtless, tried on Gajdusek’s shoes and socks and examined the texture of his skin.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of examined
Verb
  • The alert went out warning students to avoid Eddy Hall after the bear was spotted hiding near the academic building.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In July, Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams was spotted in Seoul wearing a pair of calf-length white shorts from Descalco, a new swimwear brand that launches this week.
    — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotted
Verb
  • Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Roger is often regarded as a major figure in country music, credited for broadening the range of the genre by including elements of pop music in his songs.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarded
Verb
  • The spending is heavily dominated by staff travel, transportation and lodging, which make up the vast majority of the top expenditures, per P-card data reviewed by the Herald after a public records request.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • She was later charged with seven counts, including driving under the influence of multiple substances, DUI drugs, DUI alcohol-less safe and improper stopping on a roadway, according to court records reviewed by USA TODAY.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of reviewed
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of saw

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