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Definition of viewsnext
plural of view
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as in panoramas
all that can be seen from a certain point the view of the mountains from the inn's porch is spectacular

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as in glimpses
an instance of looking especially briefly took a quick view of the Web page and decided that it didn't have what he was looking for

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verb

present tense third-person singular of view

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Recent Examples of views
Noun
As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below. Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026 Other interior highlights included a dedicated library and a primary suite described as a spa-style retreat, complete with a steam shower and — naturally — more lake views. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 It was put on the TT social media and got hundreds of thousands of views. Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Dozens of other posts to social media quickly spread views of the explosion seen from nearby Cocoa Beach all the way to Tampa, on Florida's west coast. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 May 2026 The state’s latest viral wildlife sensation, with more than 30 million views on Facebook and Instagram, had had enough of its celebrity. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 And hey, if this movie racks up the views, perhaps the next tale will make it to theaters, with bigger co-stars to boot. Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 But the views expressed on both sides might not apply to you, in particular, because each of us has different goals, contexts, and competencies. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026 And The Mark’s landmark digs have the suites, service, and skyline views to prove it. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Verb
China, meanwhile, views the Caucasus through the lens of infrastructure and trade. Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Advertisement Regardless of the facts, each side views itself as the aggrieved party and the other as the aggressor, sees the stakes as too high to step back unilaterally, and treats restraint as surrender. Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026 However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission views these contracts as falling within its jurisdiction to regulate swaps and derivatives. Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 28 May 2026 The bill creates a presumption that benefits will be reduced when a worker is already receiving money for a pre-existing condition from any source, including disability pensions — preventing what the state views as double-dipping. Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026 Rent a rod to try to reel in pompano, bluefish, or king mackerel at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier, or walk out to take in the panoramic Atlantic Ocean views over a beer (note there's a small fee for access). Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026 King Charles views a replica crown during a tour of costumes at the Royal Shakespeare Company's performance of The Tempest in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, on May 22. People Staff, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 Initially, Maul views himself as having failed Sidious, hence his master moving on without him. Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 19 May 2026 Even in the event of a return to prewar maritime traffic, Iran now views the strait as sovereign territory and as a primary source of strategic leverage. Dr. Robert Mogielnicki, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for views
Noun
  • Book a corner suite for 180-degree panoramas, and request a Chapultepec-facing room for incredible park views.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • As the missions continue — with Curiosity climbing higher along Mount Sharp and Perseverance scouting new terrain along Jezero's rim — more high-resolution panoramas are expected.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Platner has said his past opinions were due to post-traumatic stress disorder suffered during his time in the military.
    Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
  • Everyone can share their own opinions.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Only in recent decades have geophysical technology and deep-sea cameras provided glimpses of these mysterious worlds.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • The higher floors offer better skyline views and occasional glimpses toward the Forbidden City.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Noun
  • City officials determined which potholes would be filled based on recommendations from the eight City Council offices, pavement condition data, service requests submitted by residents and public works field inspections.
    Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
  • Dardick said the question becomes whether that $14 million total bill for the Bears stadium would be enough to support education, police and fire services and inspections, and everything else that the municipal government in Arlington Heights requires.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, in which an insurer reviews a request before letting doctors or other medical providers bill for health care services or prescriptions.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • This song ends the same way — nobody notices her quiet everyday heroism, but nothing can quench her spirit.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
  • So while the card has long been Bilt’s headline, the next 18 months will be about whether anyone notices the rest.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Lynn regards his factional triumph as a fait accompli.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
  • Estevao regards himself as much a No 10 as a winger, and perhaps Pedro Neto could be effective more centrally, but Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens look less suitable for such a transition.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • For the more adventurous, the hike up Hurricane Ridge affords magnificent vistas of both the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island.
    Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • The community is located high above Vaduz, ensuring awe-inspiring vistas at every turn.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026

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“Views.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/views. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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