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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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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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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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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Recent Examples of see
Next up, she’ll be seen in M.J. Bassett’s remake of Red Sonja, co-starring Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day, and Robert Sheehan.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
In a viral video shared earlier this month from the November 2024 incident, Bishop was seen on Jenkins’ Ring camera with her young children.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
If militants were seen firing from an apartment building near a troop maneuver, forces might take the entire building down to thwart the threat.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Rae is still growing and learning about herself and the world around her, even if people can’t see it that way.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
In a viral video shared earlier this month from the November 2024 incident, Bishop was seen on Jenkins’ Ring camera with her young children.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
If militants were seen firing from an apartment building near a troop maneuver, forces might take the entire building down to thwart the threat.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Rae is still growing and learning about herself and the world around her, even if people can’t see it that way.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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Image Nicole Hernandez has been noticing couples express interest in a special culinary addition to their wedding menu.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the fall of 2022, Kohn went to a dermatologist after noticing lines form on his head.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The horology world is experiencing a moment of transformation as Ricardo Guadalupe, the architect of Hublot’s meteoric rise, steps into the role of Honorary President after over a decade as CEO.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The case comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alongside the FDA, opened an investigation last year after 19 people across nine states experienced negative side effects after receiving counterfeit Botox injections.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just wish people would realize Walt literally created Disney so everyone – kids AND adults – could have fun together.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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What’s something viewers don’t realize about the filming process this season?—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Jan. 2025
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Across generations, 48% of women reported feeling stressed and anxious about their finances in comparison to 38% of men.—
Rachel Barber,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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His connection with Berluti felt a little more effortless.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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Both experts recommend considering the city’s many festivals when deciding when to visit.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Senators At least seven of the 52 Republican Senators have made the trip from their home states and D.C. offices to visit Mar-a-Lago.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Aledo Bearcats are known for their football dominance, having won 12 state championships.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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Here’s everything to know about the real-life case that inspired the 2012 flick.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Every season, Netflix’s hit action-thriller The Night Agent introduces a new story and new characters around title character Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), who has been accompanied so far by Luciane Buchanan’s Rose Larkin.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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While targets can focus efforts and create accountability, they must be accompanied by robust unconscious bias training and inclusive, psychologically safe environments.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Watkins imagines a future database in which each parcel of land is inspected for fire-readiness, so that each neighborhood can be profiled for fire safety and insurers can price rates accordingly.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The spectacle here is one based on literalism: nothing need be imagined ever again.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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