as in because
for the reason that
seeing as we're already running late, there's no reason to waste any more time
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as in noticing
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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as in experiencing
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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as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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as in sensing
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 visiting
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in accompanying
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 imagining
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 seeing
Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Checking out new music, trying on clothes, and seeing friends in a random store only to stand at the racks and talk for an hour.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
What makes the show all the more remarkable — and worth seeing every year — is how fresh the theater keeps it.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
She's connected with plenty of fellow millennials who shared her horror at seeing so many styles from their youth making a comeback.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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But this year, hospitals and health systems are seeing turnover of health professionals plummet.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Checking out new music, trying on clothes, and seeing friends in a random store only to stand at the racks and talk for an hour.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
What makes the show all the more remarkable — and worth seeing every year — is how fresh the theater keeps it.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
She's connected with plenty of fellow millennials who shared her horror at seeing so many styles from their youth making a comeback.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeing
Adjective
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It should be noted that partially sighted users who are able to work their phone's touchscreen can get by using just the Seekr app and the phone's camera.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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Someone with low vision might want to know what an object is or where it is located, whereas a fully sighted person might want to know the cost of an item, the material it is made of, or its name.Michelle Greenwald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, realizing this potential requires embedding continuous learning into an organization’s DNA.Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This new technology is highly sensitive and uses a low-noise single-photon detector and could prove very useful for various underwater sensing activities like ocean surveys, oil spill detection, and deep-sea resource exploration.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Improve visibility of your doorways to deter thieves Keep your porch well-lit and consider adding motion-sensing lighting, the release said.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, the accompanying video and photos from the event on December 6 reveal a significant number of weapons.Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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If the Department of Transportation gets its way, airlines would soon be barred from charging fees to assign seats for kids 13 or under next to their parent or accompanying adult.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Start by imagining your ideal day.Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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But then that is the fun of this right now, imagining the possibilities.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When having fun is far down the list of priorities, sleeping with a delivery guy could be revolutionary.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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For instance, imagine discovering that a distant relative holds political views that clash with your own.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on a true story, the film follows a father who, in discovering that his daughter Dhukia is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, must make a devastating choice.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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High-altitude dispersal of ash and sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere led to optical phenomena around the globe.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The semiconductor firm is a juggernaut working in the data center with Jensen Huang’s Nvidia to provide optical connectivity tech, but also with Amazon Web Services on its custom silicon — and apparently Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft, too.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Seeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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