1
as in notices
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 undergoes
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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3
as in realizes
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 senses
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 visits
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanies
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 envisions
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 sees
Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
King sees rise as the next step in the evolution of the alpha-male ideal.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The sequel-cum-prequel sees Sophie Sheridan (Seyfried’s character) working on the grand opening of the Hotel Bella Donna, with flashbacks to her mother’s past involving a cast including Lily James, Jeremy Irvine, and John Dylan.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Dylan sees this and takes pity on her, bringing her along to Walt’s party.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The transition from music to publishing might seem unexpected, but Gabrielle sees a clear connection between the two worlds.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs sees mixed signals but calls the Club stock a buy.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Tam Do, from Urban Promise, has partnered with the Sixers Youth Foundation and sees the positivity first-hand.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
King sees rise as the next step in the evolution of the alpha-male ideal.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The sequel-cum-prequel sees Sophie Sheridan (Seyfried’s character) working on the grand opening of the Hotel Bella Donna, with flashbacks to her mother’s past involving a cast including Lily James, Jeremy Irvine, and John Dylan.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Dylan sees this and takes pity on her, bringing her along to Walt’s party.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The transition from music to publishing might seem unexpected, but Gabrielle sees a clear connection between the two worlds.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Goldman Sachs sees mixed signals but calls the Club stock a buy.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Tam Do, from Urban Promise, has partnered with the Sixers Youth Foundation and sees the positivity first-hand.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
Verb
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Paula notices that every time her husband leaves the house, the lights in the home dim minutes later.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after arriving at the Hotel Providence, the narrator notices that the building is situated across the street from a church that once hosted an experimental theater space.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Part of that friction is structural, as the reality TV landscape undergoes its own contraction.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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By the end of 2029, another section of downtown Arlington’s could transform as the city undergoes multiple revitalization projects.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ex-convict Adèle gets a job as a baggage handler there and quickly realizes that the job requires a lot more than moving luggage from the lobby to the room, as every favor hides a hidden cost and power dynamics shift rapidly.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mabel quickly realizes that the glade’s inhabitants have not left of their own accord but have been pushed out by the scheming mayor, Jerry (Jon Hamm).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Someone senses something is wrong — unstable snow, deteriorating conditions, a risky route — but speaking up means challenging the plan and slowing everyone down.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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And yet, Rachel senses, something is not right.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Later in the book, after Thomas has died, the narrator visits Max at his home in California, where another hypnotic two-hander unfolds.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Four-fifths of the Celtics’ starting lineup could be unavailable when the team visits Charlotte on Sunday.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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One of her assistant coaches is Wendale Farrow, who knows Sacramento well.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bieber makes getting ready and getting un-ready seem so cool, thanks to the sleek, stylish imagery that accompanies her Rhode products.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Mar. 2026
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However despite these developments being widely celebrated, little is known about gentrification, the phenomenon that often accompanies urbanization.—
Chloe Wong,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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The shakeup is part of NASA's overhaul of its Artemis campaign as the space agency envisions launching more missions before and after a historic moon landing.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Kfar Giladi, Zeevi envisions distant hope.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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