1
as in scanning
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
I'll have to view all of the evidence before making a decision
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
viewed the latest changes and approved them
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
I view housework as a necessary evil
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Recent Examples of viewing
Studies find that viewing other people’s posts can lead to social comparison, which is the process of assessing one’s position relative to others.
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Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Shareholders will increasingly take legal action against companies that fail to implement effective cybersecurity measures, viewing it as a breach of fiduciary duty to protect assets.
—Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Before departing, check road conditions by viewing local traffic cameras.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
The strengths in this Gypsy revival far outweigh the weaknesses, specially the impact of viewing the musical through the lens of a trio of Black stars.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Shareholders will increasingly take legal action against companies that fail to implement effective cybersecurity measures, viewing it as a breach of fiduciary duty to protect assets.
—Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Before departing, check road conditions by viewing local traffic cameras.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
The strengths in this Gypsy revival far outweigh the weaknesses, specially the impact of viewing the musical through the lens of a trio of Black stars.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Heat has had discussions with several teams in recent days regarding a potential Butler trade, according to a league source, but nothing has surfaced enticing enough for Miami to make a deal yet.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Operations in Egypt are only just recovering from a production slump, and uncertainty remains regarding the start of production for its Suriname project.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Investigators are examining bird strikes, whether any of the aircraft's control systems were disabled, and the apparent rush by the pilots to attempt a landing soon after declaring an emergency as possible factors in the crash, fire and transportation officials have said.Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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The authors came by their number after examining scientific papers about human feats of speed, then applying methods from the field of information theory to calculate how quickly the brain processes thoughts in these situations.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers are welcome to assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies in the park.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drones are widely used for smart agriculture, providing day-by-day data on each field, as well as inspecting pipelines, powerlines, bridges and other infrastructure.David Hambling, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Marine Le Pen was thousands of miles away in the French territory of Mayotte, inspecting the aftermath of destructive Cyclone Chido, at the time of her father’s death.Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Is general manager Brian Cashman eyeing third baseman Alex Bregman as his final big splash of the winter?Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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After a year spent juggling collegiate and elite competition, Leanne returns to Gainesville, FL for her senior year – and eyeing an NCAA team title.Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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