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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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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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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
The northern lights have even been seen in Arkansas and Arizona.
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Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
The Grand Canyon State wasn't able to meet those conditions last month when auroras could be seen in more northern states of the mainland United States such as Washington, Montana and Wisconsin among others.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Plenty Of Oil In The Pipeline Nonetheless, Brent prices are still comfortably below $85 levels seen in October 2023 and hit lows last seen in 2021 less than four weeks ago.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
After the booster anomaly was first seen, the exhaust plume changed shape dramatically, indicating a possible problem with the rocket's nozzle.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Bean and Smith were seen on video wrestling with Nichols and holding his arms, while also hitting him, but the jury was not convinced those actions amounted to civil rights violations.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
This was seen during the summer with Kylian Mbappe and his high profile arrival from Paris Saint-Germain.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The booster anomaly could be seen in long-range tracking camera views when a shower of sparks and what looked like debris fell away from the right-side SRB 37 seconds after liftoff.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
The storm wrought a level of destruction on western North Carolina not seen for over 100 years.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
The Grand Canyon State wasn't able to meet those conditions last month when auroras could be seen in more northern states of the mainland United States such as Washington, Montana and Wisconsin among others.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Plenty Of Oil In The Pipeline Nonetheless, Brent prices are still comfortably below $85 levels seen in October 2023 and hit lows last seen in 2021 less than four weeks ago.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
After the booster anomaly was first seen, the exhaust plume changed shape dramatically, indicating a possible problem with the rocket's nozzle.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Bean and Smith were seen on video wrestling with Nichols and holding his arms, while also hitting him, but the jury was not convinced those actions amounted to civil rights violations.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
This was seen during the summer with Kylian Mbappe and his high profile arrival from Paris Saint-Germain.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The booster anomaly could be seen in long-range tracking camera views when a shower of sparks and what looked like debris fell away from the right-side SRB 37 seconds after liftoff.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
The storm wrought a level of destruction on western North Carolina not seen for over 100 years.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Then David heard a shot ring out.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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By offering Uber ride vouchers to pro-crypto, Democratic-leaning voters in New York, Crypto Rides ensures that voices advocating for innovation, consumer protection, and financial equity are heard at the polls.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The manager sensed this wasn’t just another meeting.Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Williams clearly sensed the unique way that animation can amplify certain emotions, illustrating abstract ideas with pop-art visuals.Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
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Perimenopausal symptoms begin when women reach their 40s, triggered by hormonal fluctuations and accompanied by irregular periods, brain fog, insomnia and hair loss.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The stylist who accompanied them on the trip and also styles Burrow’s game day looks?Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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And the president’s job is far more complex than the 18th-century framers of the Constitution could have imagined.Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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This new medical paradigm impacted not only how external threats were imagined—the hordes of viruses, spores and prions who now appeared to be always threatening to break through our defences—but also how the internal world of the body was envisioned.Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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The site has undergone heavy exploration through the years, with thousands of notable artifacts coming out of excavations.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The European flax linen is woven in Portugal and has undergone a garment wash for softness, giving the fabric a relaxed drape.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Also, while each capability adds value on its own, the biggest gains are realized from combining capabilities to improve processes continuously throughout their life cycles.Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Smartly scripted, amusingly acted, and believably realized, The Franchise is no failure.Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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On one hand over 91% of both Millennials and Gen Z want to be viewed as individuals, not numbers.Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the committee deliberations are not made public, the number of Broadway venues participating in light dimmings is generally viewed as reflecting the honoree’s influence, career span and even how recent a Broadway career has been.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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An officer on patrol who saw Harnish's truck parked on Route 5 and Riverdale Street discovered their bodies.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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