1
as in scanned
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 noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
viewed the latest changes and approved them
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Recent Examples of viewed
He’s viewed as a developmental quarterback prospect, but Green is athletic enough that he could be moved to another position or utilized as a short-yardage runner and specialty player.
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
White’s struggles have helped the seventh-seeded Sixers hang around in a series most viewed as a clear mismatch, especially with star center Joel Embiid (appendectomy) yet to suit up for Philadelphia.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Mount Fuji Japan’s iconic and perfectly symmetrical volcano is the country’s highest peak at 3,776 meters, and it’s best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Ghalibaf is viewed internally by White House officials as the head of the Iran delegation and Vance’s counterpart.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
It’s best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko, so head there for your perfect shot.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
As for Mauigoa, the 6-foot-5, 329-pound tackle was viewed as one of the top offensive line prospects in this draft throughout the process.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Getty Images These effects result in the Moon being viewed from slightly different angles.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Many in the sport viewed the javelin as his best event, but he was forced to drop it his junior year at Oregon after blowing out his elbow.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
White’s struggles have helped the seventh-seeded Sixers hang around in a series most viewed as a clear mismatch, especially with star center Joel Embiid (appendectomy) yet to suit up for Philadelphia.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Mount Fuji Japan’s iconic and perfectly symmetrical volcano is the country’s highest peak at 3,776 meters, and it’s best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Ghalibaf is viewed internally by White House officials as the head of the Iran delegation and Vance’s counterpart.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
It’s best viewed from Lake Kawaguchiko, so head there for your perfect shot.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
As for Mauigoa, the 6-foot-5, 329-pound tackle was viewed as one of the top offensive line prospects in this draft throughout the process.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Getty Images These effects result in the Moon being viewed from slightly different angles.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Many in the sport viewed the javelin as his best event, but he was forced to drop it his junior year at Oregon after blowing out his elbow.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewed
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According to a California audit last month which analyzed open network traffic across more than 7,600 popular websites scanned from California, over half (55%) of sites set advertising cookies even after users explicitly rejected them.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Once in a while, black flats compress the space, framing a single character’s face, bathed in a bleaching white light, as if their vulnerabilities were being scanned by an MRI.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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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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After making his way back to the bench early in the fourth, Wagner was considered questionable to return due to a right calf strain.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lung cancer is considered the leading cause of cancer deaths across the country, according to the American Lung Association.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bulletin examined nutrition in common foods (especially meat, bread, and milk), explained how the body uses food as fuel, outlined dietary standards, and considered the economy of food, food waste, and connections between food and health.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Innlandet County Municipality Experts at the University of Oslo's Museum of Cultural History examined the coins and said most of them originated in England and Germany, although some came from Denmark and Norway.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Qualifying for the Champions League again via a top-five finish was regarded as the bare minimum.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has held continuous AZA accreditation since 1986, regarded as the highest standard for animal care and welfare.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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In November, while facing a termination of status, around 6,000 TPS holders from Syria were granted a stay by a federal judge to continue their protections while the courts reviewed the country’s current conditions.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Melillo says his first contact was with a woman who identified herself as attorney Victoria Hernández, who supposedly reviewed his case.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Viewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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