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 remote viewing location is approximately 32 miles from the trial itself.
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Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
But it's been interesting to see the internet's reaction as the cherry on top of my viewing experience, rather than the lens for it.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
The accessibility wristband allows the patron plus one companion to enter the accessible viewing areas or the deaf and hard-of-hearing areas.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
TVer’s viewing was mainly driven by live-action series and variety shows, while Netflix’s original series Last Samurai Standing and Prime Video’s Love Transit were among the shows cited as driving viewing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
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Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
But it's been interesting to see the internet's reaction as the cherry on top of my viewing experience, rather than the lens for it.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
The accessibility wristband allows the patron plus one companion to enter the accessible viewing areas or the deaf and hard-of-hearing areas.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
TVer’s viewing was mainly driven by live-action series and variety shows, while Netflix’s original series Last Samurai Standing and Prime Video’s Love Transit were among the shows cited as driving viewing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewing
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Start scanning west immediately after sunset, then work your way east toward Jupiter.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kevin and Stacy headed toward the same destination by car, scanning the sky for the aircraft carrying their son.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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This could include asking questions about when patients are noticing their hives (after a hot shower or after being in the sun, for example), or asking patients to keep a symptom diary.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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But many are also noticing who’s devastated by the news these days and who isn’t.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crowd was slow to fill out FedEx Forum on Wednesday evening, an unsurprising development considering the two players whose jersey dotted the stands – Steph Curry and Ja Morant – were both inactive.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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At the time, Carvalho was an associate superintendent, and the emails were leaked as the district was considering him for the top job.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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As adroit Mercury starts reversing through your contemplative 12th house, its retrograde invites you to press pause on the cosmic movie in favor of reviewing what’s already happened.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Goals of the plan include reviewing academic programs, with an aim of enrolling 20 students per program, building financial strength and regaining accreditation.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Neighbors confirmed seeing local police and FBI agents at the home in the suburban community of Southwest Ranches.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Relative humidity will remain in the 30% to 40% range on Wednesday and Thursday, with Friday seeing a return to normal dry season humidity of around 60%.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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This loss hurts Mizzou’s tournament chances Mizzou remains in a tough situation regarding the NCAA Tournament.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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The claims regarding Meta and YouTube are somewhat different, as are the companies’ defenses.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rapid rise of Korean drama in Europe is entering a new phase, shifting from streaming success toward local adaptation and co-development, executives said during a Mip London session examining the genre’s growing regional impact.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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One may gain a better understanding of how call spread risk reversals work by examining the histogram of returns for the past 11 years below.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even Wilder was completely engaged, spotting colorful beadwork and laughing as Alvin played.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Coyotes are a familiar presence in the foothills around Pasadena, Altadena and Burbank, where residents have grown accustomed to spotting the animals in streets and on doorstep cameras.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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