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as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
that's one view, but I happen to disagree
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as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly
took a quick view of the Web page and decided that it didn't have what he was looking for
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
upon closer view the painting was an obvious forgery
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as in to review
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 to see
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 view
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The video closes with the package delivery confirmation photo Agati received from the driver, which features a beaming Frank standing beside the box
The precious clip now has over 13.9 million views on TikTok and has inspired thousands of comments.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Wynn-Williams said that this would be viewed as bribery and corruption, except perhaps by dictators, who would gladly take the money.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The video closes with the package delivery confirmation photo Agati received from the driver, which features a beaming Frank standing beside the box
The precious clip now has over 13.9 million views on TikTok and has inspired thousands of comments.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
How to find Venus in the sky Observers won’t need any special equipment for viewing Venus, as the celestial body is the third brightest object in our sky after the sun and the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Wynn-Williams said that this would be viewed as bribery and corruption, except perhaps by dictators, who would gladly take the money.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
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Tennis courts, bocce courts, miniature golf, yoga classes and additional activities are arriving on the rooftop, where the mix of physical activity and breathtaking panoramas will prove a perk irresistible to renters.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Behind them unfurled a panorama of devastation from the Palisades fire a month earlier.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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According to Gallup, globally only one in four employees strongly agree their opinions count at work.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thomas’ favorite parts about leading tours are meeting different kinds of people and watching anyone with a negative or preconceived notion about certain parts of Chicago change their opinion over the course of a tour.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The awards show also gives fans a glimpse at what to expect the most popular music will be in 2025.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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What began as a straightforward concept quickly became a revealing glimpse into the future of work, talent, and innovation.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The inspection — which looks over the vehicle’s headlights, signals, brakes, steering, windows and tires — must be completed by a licensed mechanic.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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Routine inspection, eight total violations, three High Priority violations.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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White House officials are now reviewing the downsizing plans, a move expected to result in the mass firing of thousands of government workers within the coming weeks, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.—
Nathan Layne and Tim Reid,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Though policymakers do apparently see tariffs creating some inflation in 2025 on their recent projections.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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White flower petals could be seen scattered below the couple and different white bouquets of flowers and white candles surrounded them.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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That is why seeing consensus first-round pick Omarion Hampton, widely considered the second-best running back in this year's class behind Ashton Jeanty, ranked as the seventh-best running back in the draft is a bit jarring.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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But their final decision did not come without first considering the consequences.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Laabs’s drama weaves historical drama with comedy, offering a fresh perspective on how the past continues to shape our present.—
Clifford Coonan,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Two years later, and now the film is coming out from an artist's perspective at the perfect time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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