1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
out of the corner of my eye I saw the deer run into the woods
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2
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a writer who saw World War II through the eyes of a common soldier
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3
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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4
as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home
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as in to visit
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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6
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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7
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
thanks for coming, and I'll see you to the door
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8
as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I can't see that spoiled brat as a soldier at all
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Click here to see more photos of the Philadelphia home.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
This sign is also known as the mediator, thanks to their ability to see different perspectives, and the contrasting moto and boho styles fuse in a way a Libra can make happen.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Whether a person needs to see a dermatologist will depend on the individual needs of that patient.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Columbia University was the first college to see its funding slashed – by $400 million – as part of the president’s threats to cut federal money to colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war that began in October 2023.
—Samantha Waldenberg, Carma Hassan and Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
This sign is also known as the mediator, thanks to their ability to see different perspectives, and the contrasting moto and boho styles fuse in a way a Libra can make happen.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Whether a person needs to see a dermatologist will depend on the individual needs of that patient.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Columbia University was the first college to see its funding slashed – by $400 million – as part of the president’s threats to cut federal money to colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war that began in October 2023.
—Samantha Waldenberg, Carma Hassan and Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Correa noticed López motioning toward his leg during a walk of Jonathan India and immediately went to the mound for a visit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Jenkins experienced the power of Fred Rogers’ mass audience almost immediately.—
Gayle F. Wald,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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From an operational standpoint, companies can also experience a significant decrease in administrative overhead, freeing up valuable resources and streamlining processes.—
Nick Rowe,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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More students came forward with lawsuits of their own upon realizing they were being spied on.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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Researchers also realized the design of the Dahwa cymbals closely matched other Bronze Age artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization in modern-day Pakistan and India.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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While there is a general sense of fidelity to the plot, the final product feels wildly different from the original because the production is played as a broad comedy.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The visiting president released a nearly 2-minute video chronicling his arrival that included shots of the two countries’ flags, U.S. military color guard, and of course, Bukele himself, exiting his plane and into a black SUV, dressed in all black and dark sunglasses.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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More than a thousand students visited in the fall of 2024.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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It was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, according to the location's website.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jefferson’s is known for taking its bourbon on a journey—literally, with the Ocean Aged at Sea series that sends barrels around the world on container ships to age in different climates, or the Tropics release that ships casks to other countries where they are exposed to high heat and humidity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Fascination has accompanied each of Altuve’s first six starts in left field.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The fact sheet accompanying the order is wide-ranging: a policy aimed at correcting global imbalances, restoring manufacturing, reshoring supply chains, confronting non-market economies, and ensuring the defense industrial base is no longer dependent on foreign adversaries.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brian Eno Few musicians have applied themselves so diligently to imagining what space sounds like.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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