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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4
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 rum-baba renaissance currently sweeping London sees this long-standing convention as a negotiable starting point.
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Hilary Armstrong, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
After Uncle Sam got on the motorcycle, as previously seen on every night of both residencies, there was an edit, and then a cut right to the skeletal avatar driving around a neon cartoon rendering of the streets of Las Vegas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
Seattle saw some of Darnold’s best work up close in Minnesota’s Week 16 win at Lumen Field.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Houston, which used just three reserves the majority of the night before emptying its bench in the final minutes, saw its bench total 25.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
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Hilary Armstrong, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
After Uncle Sam got on the motorcycle, as previously seen on every night of both residencies, there was an edit, and then a cut right to the skeletal avatar driving around a neon cartoon rendering of the streets of Las Vegas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
Seattle saw some of Darnold’s best work up close in Minnesota’s Week 16 win at Lumen Field.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Houston, which used just three reserves the majority of the night before emptying its bench in the final minutes, saw its bench total 25.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
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The new policy allows Ferbert to skip the time-consuming step of asking the council for permission in the form of a briefing session that must be scheduled days in advance and publicly noticed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Retailers often anticipate a bump in sales around dividend time each year and even small businesses notice the uptick.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Expand Financial Planning In our study, 993 American adults confirmed that individuals who frequently experience positive emotions, such as joy, interest, and contentment, tend to have a longer financial time horizon.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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This got nods of agreement from the rest of us, all of whom have experienced the frustration of untangling tech mid-flight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Inside, the floor and ceiling are realized in matching high-gloss black lacquer wood texture, while custom wood tables in the same material rise from the floor.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here is what most people do not realize: utilities must ensure these lines maintain safe clearances from the ground, trees, and buildings even during these maximum sag conditions.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Russian drone attack sparks massive blazes in Odesa The strike came shortly before Czech Republic President Petr Pavel visited Odesa on Friday morning, meeting with the city’s leaders and officials from other southern regions.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wen: Everyone should regularly visit their primary care provider, at least once a year.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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The cause of the fire was not known, the Fire Brigade said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Apart from its cool aesthetic, the blender is known for being the quietest out there.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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Unstable weather conditions, such as fluctuations in temperature and humidity and unexpected wind, often accompany rain.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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According to the insider, director Doug Liman accompanied the two on the trip, but further details about the project were not disclosed.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead imagine your brain as a machine-learning model.—
Dalton Conley,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Future May Be Port-Free Just imagine: no USB-C connector at the base of the phone, with only charging through a charging pad as an option, and with data synced exclusively wirelessly.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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