noun
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the sense or faculty of sight; vision
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astronomy the quality of the observing conditions (especially the turbulence of the atmosphere) during an astronomical observation
conjunction
Usage
The use of seeing as how as in seeing as ( how ) the bus is always late, I don't need to hurry is generally thought to be incorrect or non-standard
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of seeing
Example Sentences
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“Our Ford consumer has been very resilient, despite inflation, despite what we’re seeing in interest rates,” House said on a call with reporters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Men aged 25 are seeing a lower rate of employment than their age-equivalents in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, with employment rates dropping from 84% to 76%.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Across the Group, we are seeing early signs of progress in brand desirability, commercial momentum and operating performance," chief executive Luca de Meo said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
A sharp rise in for-sale listings is one reason Las Vegas is seeing home prices fall.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
I hated that gloomy old house and sometimes I almost hated Willem for always seeing the dark, hard side of things.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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