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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5
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
Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
No matter what happens, Sturm sees this experience as not only valuable but vital for this team’s growth for years to come.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
One sees this same disfiguration and manipulation of the English language today.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Several people close to Trump believe Vance now sees his political future as tied to what happens in Iran, one of the senior officials told us.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
To start, Armedangels sees strong potential in urban markets where there is already an established interest in more responsible consumption.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s not the way Van der Hoek sees it.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Apple sees its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus to lead the world’s second most valuable company.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
No matter what happens, Sturm sees this experience as not only valuable but vital for this team’s growth for years to come.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
One sees this same disfiguration and manipulation of the English language today.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Several people close to Trump believe Vance now sees his political future as tied to what happens in Iran, one of the senior officials told us.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
To start, Armedangels sees strong potential in urban markets where there is already an established interest in more responsible consumption.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s not the way Van der Hoek sees it.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Apple sees its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus to lead the world’s second most valuable company.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
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If the bear notices you, slowly back away while facing the bear.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Darren Staples/Getty Images This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Each robot undergoes over 80 functional tests, including stress and burn-in exercises such as squats and jogging, to eliminate early failures.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Major ratings agencies Fitch and S&P have Paramount debt at junk status as the merger undergoes final review.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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As Firecracker realizes during a marketing brainstorm with VP Ashley Barrett, Oh Father, Vought producer Courtenay Fortney, and the Worm, the basic values of Jesus Christ don’t sell anymore.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The team also found genetic differences between cancers that were able to spread in the heart and those that were not, and identified a protein that senses mechanical forces and reduces the activity of genes linked to proliferation in cancer cells.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
23 Apr. 2026
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This can happen due to a draft, a dirty pilot opening, or issues with the thermocouple (a small device that senses the pilot flame and controls the gas valve).—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bradley Cooper visits the Historic Grand Prix in Monaco ahead of shooting the Ocean's Eleven prequel, which is reportedly set during the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix, on April 26.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Today, Kelly visits his grandmother at her house in Roselle a couple of times a week.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump also said that no one knows the status of talks with Iran aside from himself and a handful of others, suggesting that negotiations are advancing despite the public appearance of a standstill.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Spain is an attractive place to film and Ariza knows what this means.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Diplomacy and the pragmatic duplicity that sometimes accompanies it are ingrained at every level of Iran’s political class.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even in the fallout of this argument, Margo accompanies Jinx to the fan expo.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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The broader strategy envisions widespread robotic integration across grid operations, with increasing autonomy over the coming years, positioning the sector as a major testbed for large-scale, real-world AI adoption, reports Robo Horizon.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Healthcare Looking to the future, Goldsmith envisions himself as a thought leader in healthcare, a voice pushing for industry improvements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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