1
as in scanning
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 noticing
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 considering
to think of in a particular way
I view housework as a necessary evil
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Recent Examples of viewing
The timing of the initiative reflects a sophisticated understanding of sports-viewing behavior.
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Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
That might mean that your husband and son have a private commemoration at a spot that was meaningful to your father, or that your son comes to the viewing early and your husband helps him out.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Puente said the sessions focused on the rapidly shifting media landscape and the challenges facing content creators and distributors as viewing habits continue to fragment.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
People viewing the train's May 25 departure from Cheyenne came from as far away as New Jersey, along with enthusiasts from North Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
That might mean that your husband and son have a private commemoration at a spot that was meaningful to your father, or that your son comes to the viewing early and your husband helps him out.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Puente said the sessions focused on the rapidly shifting media landscape and the challenges facing content creators and distributors as viewing habits continue to fragment.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
People viewing the train's May 25 departure from Cheyenne came from as far away as New Jersey, along with enthusiasts from North Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewing
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Both states have passed legislation requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with DHS, and in Florida, even Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are now scanning Flock cameras to assist ICE.—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
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The hamburger chain announced that on National Hamburger Day, Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members can order a medium order of fries and a medium drink, either online or by scanning the app in-store, and get a free Whataburger.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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According to the Irvine Police Department, Chen installed cameras in their family's home after noticing a change of flavor in his drink and feeling ill for weeks.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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After applying to more than 3,000 jobs and internships over his time in school, the 23-year-old began noticing employers were no longer asking only for traditional computer science skills.—
Lisa Chambers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 14 states are considering legislation that would pause or ban new data centers.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Although some of these drones get through, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure, analysts at RUSI and CSIS say that Ukraine’s air defenses are doing remarkably well considering the sheer size of Russia’s attacks.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Police arrested nine girls after questioning students and reviewing CCTV footage that investigators say shows some students setting a fire inside the dormitory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Paxton’s office is currently reviewing Lululemon’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its internal testing protocols.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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What stayed with me most was seeing how much children respond to even the smallest acts of kindness.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The incumbent then went on the attack against Moulton for his 2024 comments regarding trans athletes participating in girls’ youth and collegiate sports.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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That legislation included more stringent rules to qualify for SNAP, particularly regarding work requirements.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Since arriving in Atlanta, conservators at Center for Puppetry Arts have been closely examining the nearly 900-pound figure to determine what restoration work may be needed before Kermit returns to public display.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators in Chicago are examining issues connected to that left-leaning nonprofit organization American Future Republic, which Hoffman is listed as the president over, according to Influence Watch.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Instead of just releasing Mythos, which proved in testing to be adept at spotting security holes, Anthropic initially made the model available to 11 organizations, including Club names CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But don’t bank on spotting them yourself…there’s a secret back room with its own private entrance for their many VIP clientele.—
Shay Spence,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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