1
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere
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Recent Examples of behold
Those fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of these apex predators may witness their next hunt and behold this strategy in action.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
There was plenty of sparkle and volume to behold on the red carpet, not to mention handfuls of looks that paid homage to country music, of course, with a Western flair.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Separately, actress Nicole Ari Parker was a sight to behold in her maroon ensemble with a matching hat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
As some progressives advocate for abandoning Democrats altogether, believing the party is irredeemable and too beholding to wealthy donors over voters, Williamson has consistently tried to work within the party.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
There was plenty of sparkle and volume to behold on the red carpet, not to mention handfuls of looks that paid homage to country music, of course, with a Western flair.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Separately, actress Nicole Ari Parker was a sight to behold in her maroon ensemble with a matching hat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
As some progressives advocate for abandoning Democrats altogether, believing the party is irredeemable and too beholding to wealthy donors over voters, Williamson has consistently tried to work within the party.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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But Wilcox’s team didn’t know how the tax cuts would take shape.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
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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Tours also include an equal number of travelers who can see.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The states that saw the most substantial mortgage costs were as follows: Hawaii, California, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts and Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Want to understand the impact of tech on your body and how to live better with your devices?—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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The past week has proven a surreal one for TikTok's users and creators, many of whom are struggling to understand how this proved to be the one issue that could unite Democrats and Republicans.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Andy Murray Retired Tennis star Andy Murray has also claimed to have noticed an uptick of posts from Musk appearing on his X feed.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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There are also national parks, monuments, and areas that Dark Sky International has recognized.—
Mindy Sink,
The Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2025
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Emilia Pérez cast members Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña were recognized in the Supporting Actress category.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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But some investors have been eyeing it, including Trump's former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire businessman Frank McCourt.—
MARK SHERMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Congressional Republicans are eyeing dozens of Biden administration regulations to roll back once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term on Monday.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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My voice becomes harder to comprehend when the buds have to cancel out background noise.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Jan. 2025
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At nearly 5,000 square miles, the vastness of Vatnajökull National Park can feel difficult to comprehend.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes were spotted at one of Swift's celebrated pool parties, joined by A-list friends like Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Bradley Cooper.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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From the outside, Arc’teryx’s signature look and silhouette can be spotted from the chairlift.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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