1
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere
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Recent Examples of behold
Those fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of these apex predators may witness their next hunt and behold this strategy in action.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
There was plenty of sparkle and volume to behold on the red carpet, not to mention handfuls of looks that paid homage to country music, of course, with a Western flair.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Separately, actress Nicole Ari Parker was a sight to behold in her maroon ensemble with a matching hat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
As some progressives advocate for abandoning Democrats altogether, believing the party is irredeemable and too beholding to wealthy donors over voters, Williamson has consistently tried to work within the party.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
There was plenty of sparkle and volume to behold on the red carpet, not to mention handfuls of looks that paid homage to country music, of course, with a Western flair.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Separately, actress Nicole Ari Parker was a sight to behold in her maroon ensemble with a matching hat.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
As some progressives advocate for abandoning Democrats altogether, believing the party is irredeemable and too beholding to wealthy donors over voters, Williamson has consistently tried to work within the party.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
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Here’s everything to know about the real-life case that inspired the 2012 flick.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, gas fireplaces will have a component known as a thermocouple, which is designed to prevent gas leaks by automatically closing the gas valve if the pilot light goes out.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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New Orleans is also seeing its all-time snowiest day based on modern records taken at their current location.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Tours also include an equal number of travelers who can see.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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Examining the art offers unique ways of understanding conditions inside the facility.—
Alexandra Moore,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl are running behind the pace of last year’s game in Las Vegas, but Reid hasn’t seemed to notice.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since noticing strange things happening in her home, Kayleigh began sharing videos of them on TikTok (@thegreenemanor).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The order said the federal government would recognize only two sexes—male or female—and calls for housing transgender women in men's prisons, and halting gender-affirming medical care.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Many will recognize him as the replicant who (quite violently) fails the Voight-Kampff test in Blade Runner (1982).—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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But some investors have been eyeing it, including Trump's former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire businessman Frank McCourt.—
MARK SHERMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Congressional Republicans are eyeing dozens of Biden administration regulations to roll back once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term on Monday.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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The level of devastation Los Angeles has just experienced is hard for any of us to comprehend.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Famously, his digressive speeches require deep immersion in right-wing lore to comprehend.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Swifts were spotted reacting to rookie Xavier Worthy's touchdown for the Chiefs in second quarter alongside Kelce's mom Donna.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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One official spotted the ball closer to the marker than the other.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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