sees

present tense third-person singular of see
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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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as in visits
to make a social call upon you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon

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Recent Examples of sees Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Interestingly enough, the house also sees an uptick in attendance during the summer months; Kinney notes that people from Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cincinnati often work in a visit while in town to see their home baseball teams face off against the Cleveland Guardians. Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024 And in fact, the IEA’s own medium-term forecast, out to 2030, suggests that oil demand will rise by 3 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2030, versus the Stated Policies scenario in the latest World Energy Outlook, which sees 2030 oil demand as virtually unchanged from 2023. Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 About half the deal flow the investment fund sees originates through one of those two businesses, a quarter from the 50 LPs in the fund and the rest from cold calls to, or from, new concepts. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024 The Mail app sees new categorization options and more. David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Posen sees GapStudio almost like a couture house. Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 Barrymore has been both praised and criticized by viewers for her up close and personal interview style, which often sees her hugging and holding hands with guests. EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
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  • The same is true during pregnancy, when the body undergoes drastic changes that affect both the quantity and quality of sleep.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Next, the material undergoes a potassium hydroxide treatment, which selectively removes less-stable structures, carving out a complex network of microscopic pores.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • From the perspective of sentiment, this is the part of the trend where everyone realizes at once the direction of the trend.
    Beth Kindig, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And in this episode, Maddie finally realizes it, too.
    Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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  • Reflecting on his legacy, Jackson envisions a path defined by authenticity and community—with hopes to really uplift the next generation of kids who come from similar backgrounds as him.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 25 Dec. 2024
  • But that won’t be an issue for much longer, as the campus adds a brand-new entrance and envisions growth in the coming years to solidify its spot as a sort of mini village in Boca Raton.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Meanwhile, Helly's innie discovers Lumon's security system that prevents unauthorized communication between selves.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Amanda Seyfried discovers an unsettling family secret on the season 11 premiere of PBS' Finding Your Roots.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Adapted from Robert Harris' novel about the papal conclave, the film imagines a series of twists in the modern-day Vatican City.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • One imagines this is also true in professional sports, although with much higher degrees of difficulty.
    Hunter Felt, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • Small heritage sites are trying, despite the odds, to ensure the next generation hears these stories.
    hazlitt.net, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
  • If Bell grants the stay, the injunction would be sidelined until the Fourth Circuit hears NASCAR’s appeal.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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