1
as in noticed
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 experienced
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 heard
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 sensed
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 visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in known
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanied
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 imagined
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 seen
Influenced by its French colonial past (as seen in banh mi) and its neighbors in China, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, Vietnamese cuisine is an amalgamation of the exciting eats offered in these countries while still maintaining its own identity.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The legal proceedings have also seen criticism from the parties involved, with Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing citing NASCAR's legal tactics in a memorandum opposing the emergency motion to delay charter transfers.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Her design work is also seen on hoodies currently available on John’s webstore.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Watch the father-daughter conversation in the video that’s seen above.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Sets lights were also seen in the background of her picnic photoshoot.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
After that split, she was seen rekindling her relationship with Urker.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Over the last decade, the most valuable teams from MLB and global soccer (including MLS) have seen average appreciation of 190% or better.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
However, a lack of consistency and identity has seen West Ham move ponderously towards fulfilling that objective.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The legal proceedings have also seen criticism from the parties involved, with Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing citing NASCAR's legal tactics in a memorandum opposing the emergency motion to delay charter transfers.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Her design work is also seen on hoodies currently available on John’s webstore.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Watch the father-daughter conversation in the video that’s seen above.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
Sets lights were also seen in the background of her picnic photoshoot.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
After that split, she was seen rekindling her relationship with Urker.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Over the last decade, the most valuable teams from MLB and global soccer (including MLS) have seen average appreciation of 190% or better.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
However, a lack of consistency and identity has seen West Ham move ponderously towards fulfilling that objective.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Afterwards, a smaller 8-inch model of Herman comes out of bigger Herman’s body alive and well, having heard Keats’ speech.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bystanders are heard gasping and expressing shock before the video abruptly ends.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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The challenge is ensuring that this policy shift is accompanied by responsible oversight that safeguards financial integrity and individual freedoms.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Swanky suites and expensive lounges near the best viewing areas help woo clientele, who then help inflate revenue beyond what anyone could have imagined in earlier eras.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hutchens imagined it for someone who wants to propose with a grand gesture but not a traditional ring.—
Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Beta Al casein comes from the milk of cow breeds that have undergone genetic cross-breeding to increase their productivity.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mangione had undergone spinal surgery a year earlier for chronic back pain.—
Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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But as Sophie Turner began appearing in movies and TV shows outside of the Song of Ice and Fire universe, the world quickly realized that the lady has real range.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2024
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The sooner that is realized, the easier all paths become.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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He was voted in amid a wave of popularity for his ruling Liberal Party in late 2015 – very much viewed as a fresh face for the future and beating incumbent Stephen Harper – but has faced multiple challenges during a near decade-long tenure.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2025
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AfD—known for its hardline views on immigration—is widely viewed as far-right, including by German officials.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Foreign objects being discovered in food is a relatively rare recall reason, with more common reasons including bacterial or viral contamination or the presence of undeclared allergens.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, more than 100,000 pounds of turkey kielbasa products were recalled after the product was discovered to have fragments of bone inside.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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