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
In one TikTok that has been viewed more than 4 million times, a therapist explains functional freeze as a state of mind driven by chronic stress.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
At the core of this extremism is the dangerous view that the founders viewed aggrieved citizens who attack the government through armed violence as righteous patriots, rather than the enemies of the state.
—Douglas Letter, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The moment a user joined or viewed a meeting, the information flowed out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The Celtics, whom many pundits viewed as a play-in team or worse after their offseason overhaul, now trail only the Pistons in the East standings with the season nearly halfway complete.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The guy viewed as family in the building is now in the headline.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
This is maybe viewed more favorably in England.
—Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Brian Daboll, who had been viewed as a potential hot seat candidate, was removed from his job as head coach.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Even Abigail Spanberger, the governor-elect in Virginia who swept to victory last week, said that her win shouldn't be viewed as an excuse to prolong the shutdown.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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My eyes scanned the crowd for Leo.—
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The State Election Board later concluded last year that Fulton County likely scanned more than 3,000 ballots twice during the recount.—
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Former Harris County District Attorney's Office Investigator, Steve Clappart, revisited the case and noticed that several pieces of information about Sanders were not presented in trial.—
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Right before the gunfire at Brown, the suspect stopped in a bathroom at the Barus & Holley building, where a man – later identified as John, per a police affidavit – noticed his clothes seemed inadequate for the cold weather.—
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Julann Carney, a Realtor and property manager in Sherwood, said the plans for the money raised by the bonds are ill considered and add too much to the bills of residents.—
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When Laughton was elected as a state representative in 2012, she was considered to be the first openly transgender person elected to a state legislature.—
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Researchers then examined liver immune cells to determine how their DNA activity was regulated and measured levels of a key receptor.—
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Papers had been presented, models dissected, scenarios examined.—
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The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.—
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But many fans had spotted this willingness to put a foot in in pre-season, particularly in the friendly against Real Sociedad’s Basque rivals Athletic Club, when the 26-year-old made a game-high four tackles (one of which was made after he had been nutmegged).—
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He also is regarded as one of the inventors of the butterfly style of goaltending, later adopted by some of the greatest to play the position.—
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Since González López assumed his new role, at least 14 senior figures associated with Marcano Tábata have disappeared, according to sources, including generals regarded as essential to the Honor Guard’s brigade-level command and operational continuity.—
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
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And while Connecticut’s chief fiscal watchdog didn’t call for changing state budget caps that hamper the General Assembly’s ability to solve the Medicaid dilemma, Scanlon said all solutions need to be reviewed.—
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
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“Viewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viewed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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