1
as in noticed
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 experienced
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 heard
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 sensed
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 visited
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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6
as in known
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanied
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 imagined
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 seen
Even with Portland’s 3-1 deficit against San Antonio, merely getting to the postseason was widely seen as a success for this group.
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Japan stands out among countries heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf, having so far refrained from calling for conservation measures seen in places like Australia and South Korea.
—Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Her 45-year-old son, Isaí Serrano, had last seen her a week before.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Along with debuting images that can be seen above and below, the panel revealed that musician Danny Elfman will create an original theme song for the series.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Her personality was so engaging, made everyone feel seen, heard, cared for, compassionate, fair-minded.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Using this method, the team found that the nebula around PSR J1849-0001 emits gamma rays following a power-law spectrum extending up to 2 PeV—an extreme range rarely seen.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Some drivers were even seen making U-turns to escape gridlock.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Though ostracized in their time, people who resisted internment are now seen as civil-rights pioneers.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Sam Amick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Japan stands out among countries heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf, having so far refrained from calling for conservation measures seen in places like Australia and South Korea.
—Shoko Oda, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Her 45-year-old son, Isaí Serrano, had last seen her a week before.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Along with debuting images that can be seen above and below, the panel revealed that musician Danny Elfman will create an original theme song for the series.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Her personality was so engaging, made everyone feel seen, heard, cared for, compassionate, fair-minded.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Using this method, the team found that the nebula around PSR J1849-0001 emits gamma rays following a power-law spectrum extending up to 2 PeV—an extreme range rarely seen.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Some drivers were even seen making U-turns to escape gridlock.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Though ostracized in their time, people who resisted internment are now seen as civil-rights pioneers.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seen
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Cook noticed that all of the lead characters could be said to have conflicting desires, which gave her idea of how to stage the show using the traditional singing/signing model.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Their disappearance was not noticed for several hours and touched off a massive manhunt.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other participants experienced the sounds within the context of their dreams; in one, the question seemed to emanate from a dream radio.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Earlier this month, the Times of India reported an Air India Express pilot experienced a cardiac arrest at Delhi Airport on April 8.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The two men were too far away to be heard by reporters, and television cameras did not pick up the audio.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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North Carolina has more than its share of mythical creatures – from the Beast of Bladenboro to the Wampus Cat – so people pay attention when bizarre screams are heard in the night.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Makris and his co-author, Cadine Navarro, want to further investigate whether other environmental cues, such as wind, could be sensed by plants in similar ways.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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And some understood it more self-consciously and articulately than others, but most people sort of sensed it.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 1933, a writer for this magazine visited Saliger and reviewed letters from satisfied customers.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Finley Stevens, a third-year student at the University of Rhode Island who visited Montréal over his spring break, noted that many of the bars his group visited were packed with college students, many from the University of Rhode Island as well.—
Megan Wallitsch,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to one former Kinahan employee, McGovern was a generous and well-liked person during his stint in Dubai, and was known as a heavy tipper.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cantona is known as one of Manchester United and the Premier League’s most important and magnetic figures.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of Russian drones were descending, each the size of a Jet Ski, accompanied by more than a dozen missiles.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Only an immense draft package could even create a degree of sway, and even then, would have to be accompanied by expiring, non-cap-clogging contracts.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those acts were as bad as, if not worse than, anything that can be described or imagined.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Who hasn’t imagined stepping out in bold florals, a feathery fascinator or oversized hat, and a mint julep in hand?—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Seen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seen. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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