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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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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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
The Giants should see both of them in the Cactus League, and maybe they’ll be impressed.
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Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Premiering March 7 as the opening title for the South by Southwest festival, Another Simple Favor sees Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) heading to the island of Capri for the latter’s lavish wedding.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
The platform also released a teaser trailer (see above) and some first-look photos (see above and below).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The trailer above, which dropped on Wednesday, introduces you to the new couples fighting to see if their love can withstand temptation and drama, but there’s a catch.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 26 Feb. 2025
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Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Premiering March 7 as the opening title for the South by Southwest festival, Another Simple Favor sees Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) heading to the island of Capri for the latter’s lavish wedding.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
The platform also released a teaser trailer (see above) and some first-look photos (see above and below).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The trailer above, which dropped on Wednesday, introduces you to the new couples fighting to see if their love can withstand temptation and drama, but there’s a catch.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 26 Feb. 2025
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But in the past two years, users have begun to notice advertisements for the casino taking up a sizable amount of space online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Upon following up with the participants two weeks later, Rodriguez noticed that those who practiced cognitive reappraisal writing tasks experienced significantly less conflict, aggression and disagreements in their romantic relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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For example, neurologists have long known that migraine sufferers are often especially sensitive to light and can experience worse headaches in environments with bright lights.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Places that previously avoided major storms are now experiencing unprecedented flooding, gale-force winds and even tornadoes due to changing weather patterns.—
Lynette Bell,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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When an 83-year-old patient came to him in December for a cleaning, Ross and his staff realized the man was struggling to clean his teeth properly.—
Tracy Harmon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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More than that, Xi certainly realizes that Trump’s pandering to Putin offers Xi a chance to break up the Atlantic alliance and entrench Chinese influence in Europe.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Technology advances rapidly, industries seem to shift overnight, and people, especially leaders, feel the pressure to keep up.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Here’s how to make your rental feel more homey, without ever picking up a paint brush.—
Turner Spottswood,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Passengers will visit Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Royal Caribbean’s private Bahamas destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Please visit the Code of Conduct page for additional information.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Who knew the hardest thing about an awards show acceptance speech could be holding the trophy?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Since opening in 2017, Darjeeling Express has become a culinary destination known for its authentic home-style Indian cooking and commitment to female empowerment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Other records show the mayor was accompanied to the Philippines by his foreign affairs adviser – a city employee on loan from the U.S. State Department.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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And in another filmed short, original cast member Laraine Newman’s nostalgic return to Studio 8H was accompanied by Pete Davidson’s bored, dim Chad.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Currently 11th in the Western Conference, the Suns never imagined being outside of the Play-In at 27-29 with the final stretch of 24 regular-season games ahead of them.—
Shakeia Taylor,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Surprisingly optimistic as dystopian films go, the film imagines a future where those older than 75 are rounded up and sent to live in what sounds like a huge concentration camp.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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