viewing

verb

Definition of viewingnext
present participle of view
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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Relevance

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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 There’s also an in-ground lap pool and a tennis court accompanied by a covered viewing pavilion. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Shapiro’s session offered sobering stats about the changing nature of viewing audiences. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 The bridge's South Walk reopened Thursday following a major renovation that included wider sections of walkway, new lighting, security upgrades and viewing platforms overlooking the Hudson River. — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Yet residents of Hazle Township aren’t swayed by the prospect of fast cash, viewing it as a payoff, and a weak one at that. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Oct. 2026 East of Eden, a limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel, finished second among original shows and third overall at 782 million viewing minutes. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 The cuts come as watch-time growth slows, new hit shows prove harder to find and competitors — including YouTube — capture more viewing, raising pressure to rein in spending. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Cramer's Charitable Trust upgraded Goldman to a buy-equivalent rating following the report, viewing the pullback as a buying opportunity. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Some 39% limited in-person viewing to their household or close family and friends, almost twice the share of any other generation. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewing
  1. scanning
  2. noticing
  3. considering
  4. reviewing
  5. seeing
  6. regarding
  7. examining
  8. spotting
Verb
  • Aiming to protect what’s left of its buildings and monuments is a converted Volkswagen Crafter—the ARK III, a mobile 3D-scanning lab that creates digital twins of sacred and historical structures for future restoration.
    — Chris Stokel-Walker, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The sonar pinged about once a second, scanning the water 500 feet in every direction for signs of life, while another machine scanned the water immediately below the boat.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of scanning
Verb
  • On one occasion in November 2023, a neighbor called police to one of the homes on Arlington’s Woodbrook Street after noticing a man had fallen in the backyard and seemed unable to get up.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That’s a student sitting in a cafeteria or a locker room, noticing a name on a banner or a jersey and deciding on their own that the brand behind it is worth trusting.
    — Karl Mawhinney, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticing
Verb
  • However, experts cautioned against considering ammonia a globally sustainable maritime fuel because its global fuel network is not yet fully developed.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Patients considering care abroad should also research the clinic, the practitioner's training and experience, the products being used, emergency procedures and what follow-up care would be available if complications develop after returning home.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • The California Attorney General’s Office, in a statement, said it was disappointed by the decision and reviewing the opinion from the judges.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For example, researchers reviewing 1,138 breach cases found that almost 10% of patient health data breaches come from unauthorized access by health care employees who forward personally identifying information to personal accounts.
    — Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviewing
Verb
  • Even the role of chief risk officer (CRO), a function where institutional memory and regulatory relationships would seem to argue hardest for continuity, is seeing meaningful outside recruitment.
    — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For a blueprint, Johnson points to a handful of NBA stars who have mastered the art of seeing the game unfold a step or two ahead of everyone else — Draymond Green, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and, yes, former Spurs great Tim Duncan.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • The conflicting signals have complicated the expectations game regarding the Federal Reserve's next move.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The allegations regarding Omar’s citizenship gained attention among conservative activists and commentators starting in 2019, when Omar became a member of Congress.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • The whole season is examining that question for Kate and, in a way, for all of them.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • However, investigators were still examining the incident as of that update.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of examining
Verb
  • Numerous women on TikTok also report spotting photos of men on dating apps that appear to be AI-generated.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Some of these hunters spend hours in hopes of spotting a miniature ceramic smiley face peeking out of a crevice.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of spotting

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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewing. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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