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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2
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
Even outside the eclipse zone, the full moon will be a sight to behold.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025
Lo and behold, over those same time periods where the Sun was emitting no gamma-rays at all, the Moon didn’t just show up in Compton’s data, but appeared incredibly bright to Compton’s eyes.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
My hope is to behold something unexpected that might raise eyebrows or even provoke discomfort, offering visual suggestions that look beyond the comfortable horizon.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The summer of 2019 in the NBA was one to behold.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025
Lo and behold, over those same time periods where the Sun was emitting no gamma-rays at all, the Moon didn’t just show up in Compton’s data, but appeared incredibly bright to Compton’s eyes.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
My hope is to behold something unexpected that might raise eyebrows or even provoke discomfort, offering visual suggestions that look beyond the comfortable horizon.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The summer of 2019 in the NBA was one to behold.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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With the big night almost here, here's what to know about the award ceremony and how to watch it.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Your wallet — and your customer service experience — will depend on knowing the difference.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Lerner says some customers see savings of 30 to 50 percent in their first month.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This announcement came as a bit of a shock, given The Vampire Diaries actor and Olympic gold medalist had been seen holding hands at an outdoor market as recently as August 31.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Your smartphone's voice assistant struggles to understand your accent but works perfectly for others.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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While parenting responsibilities are widely understood and sometimes better supported in the workplace, senior care still has a long way to go, Zlotsky said.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, while sifting through their collections, researchers noticed three unfamiliar-looking fish, the 2025 study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA would recognize the medical use of the substance, reducing federal restrictions on research and medical applications.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the father recognized the man.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Among Chinese companies eyeing winter sports growth has been sportswear maker Anta Sports, chaired by billionaire Ding Shizhong.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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SonyLIV is also eyeing aggressive distribution on Amazon Prime Video Channels and YouTube as subscription services outside India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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That is our special thing as Americans, and no European mind will ever comprehend that, Belly.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Certain populations of students such as those from low-income households, those experiencing homelessness, those who are unable to speak or comprehend English, or children of an active-duty military member are eligible to enroll in a state pre-K program or obtain ESA money.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Soldiers have also been spotted in parks carrying out tasks typically assigned to gardeners and landscapers – shoveling mulch, blowing leaves and scooping up trash.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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On third-and-2 at the CU 20, the Buffs QB hurried left with seemingly the entire Houston defense in pursuit, spotted Omarion Miller just past the line of scrimmage, and shoveled him the ball before the red jerseys closed in.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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