viewing
Americannoun
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an act, ceremony, or occasion of seeing, watching, or inspecting.
the viewing of a corpse.
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an instance of watching television.
Which channel offers the best viewing?
noun
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the act of watching television
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television programmes collectively
late-night viewing
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“Part of the decision about where to bury him is about money and if we’ll have enough for his viewing, his embalming and sending him to Washington or Mexico,” Michelle said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Anime consumption on Netflix has tripled over the past three years and accounted for 4% of all viewing in the second half of 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
In TCM, Turner created a viewing experience that wasn’t simply passive but curated, designed to educate and cultivate appreciation for bygone eras of filmmaking.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Thompson at Syracuse said “SNL” and other late-night shows were far better engineered to meet the needs of a changing viewing landscape than other television staples like hourlong dramas and 30-minute comedies.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
The crowd mills around the menagerie, viewing the animals on their way to the big top.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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