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 Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Her firm sees the Indian currency trading around 97 per US dollar by end-2026 and at 98 rupees by mid-2027. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Southern Company sees the experiment as an example of how federal funding and private-sector expertise can advance nuclear research. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Darrell Alexander, who runs composer agency Cool Music, sees working as an additional composer as the best entry point for anyone starting out. — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The 30-second teaser sees Jackson hustling around town, making money and recruiting his team of crooks. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026 Abu Dhabi鈥檚 Mubadala sees India as increasingly vital in the emerging world order. — semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 With the world full of different real-life monsters, Childs sees longevity in the show. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Even Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz sees a major issue in the Bronx. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sees
Verb
  • If any one of those pieces are off, the owner notices, because their livelihood depends on noticing.
    — Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • About ten minutes into the standoff, the detective notices Bottom holding something in his hand.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • Desperate to get that handsome life back, Hagen undergoes an experimental procedure that initially works only to give way to a scary new reality with shape-shifting skin.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is eliminating its Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, as the organization undergoes cultural changes under its new president Kirsty Coventry.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • The team realizes that the company must be moving into the military space, which would also explain the cheap batteries.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While the episode appears charming and simple on the surface, an uneasiness starts to settle in as Riley realizes that Amanda and Wooly seem to be communicating directly through the television set.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • There’s something within Cathy that Charles senses within himself, some capacity for darkness Adam doesn’t naturally possess.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Though one senses her powers of persuasion are being misused at this corporate advertising agency.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Later, Fielder visits Seyfried at her apartment and shows her footage of Holmes watching her performance.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Derrick is a Butler County native who visits The Lighthouse in Valencia every other week for food and other supplies.
    — Corey Martin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • And proving that great beauty knows no age, Olivia Colman made a glorious case for embracing the gray.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
  • With a pending lockout, expiring player contracts and possible retirements, who knows what the future will hold.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • And from that boredom, a different kind of will, the willfulness that accompanies a need to destroy that happiness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The trip, which accompanies an Aït Atta family on their seasonal migration, includes deluxe glamping-style accommodations, activities like traditional bread baking and jewelry-making, as well as a private local guide throughout.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • The draft plan envisions a multimodal spine and community corridor, with opportunities to preserve historic features while improving connections throughout the area.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Hegseth affiliates with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, or CREC, whose leader identifies as a Christian Nationalist, envisions a theonomous America where women are denied the right to vote and has defended the institution of slavery.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Sees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sees. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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