- present participle of see.
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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We’re seeing the first celebrity wedding that’s mediated almost entirely through misinformation.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026
SK Hynix has surged more than 235% this year as of Thursday afternoon, with the highly volatile stock seeing large daily swings in its home market, South Korea.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
The parties agreed, seeing the language as necessary to close the deal but figuring they could assert their interpretations afterward, the mediators said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
On Wednesday, temperatures peaked at 33.8C at Heathrow Airport in the strong July sunshine with Wales recording 31.2C at Cardiff Bute Park, Scotland seeing 29.0C at Aboyne and 27.1C at Helen's Bay in Northern Ireland.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
The stink got stronger as he followed the tunnel, hearing nothing but his own breathing, seeing nothing but glimpses of glistening red stone.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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