viewed

verb

past tense of view
1
as in scanned
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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2
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes viewed the latest changes and approved them

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3
as in considered
to think of in a particular way I view housework as a necessary evil

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Recent Examples of viewed Sarcasm is an interesting thing because it can be viewed by some people as funny and other people as hurtful. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 For homebuyers, the July inflation report is better viewed as one piece of a much larger puzzle. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Then came the summer of Love Island USA, which, over its six-week run, was the first- or second-most-viewed project across all content on all streaming services. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 In 2025, short-form content viewed on Peacock mobile increased 257% year over year. — Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Another literal work of art at the Sheraton is Kuleana, an innovative series of 11 outdoor plaques that, when standing before them and viewed through your smartphone, come to life like paintings at Hogwarts. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026 In a bid to save itself, LIV Golf was in the market for an investment ranging between $250 million and $350 million, according to a pitch deck viewed by Sportico earlier this year. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Rutschman went from the Baltimore Orioles to the Boston Red Sox in a deal many viewed as an overpay. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Mayer was once viewed as a key part of the Red Sox future, but he's been unimpressive the last two years in limited big league opportunities. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viewed
  1. scanned
  2. noticed
  3. considered
  4. examined
  5. spotted
  6. regarded
  7. reviewed
  8. saw
Verb
  • That means that taking items out of carry-on bags is unnecessary when scanned using this new technology.
    — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As with the AquaSense 2 Ultra, the AquaSense X scanned the pool on its first run and created a map.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of scanned
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  • With the Maumelle High School football team split into position groups during practice, a player noticed there was movement inside his helmet.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The woman apparently noticed the surveillance camera, and ripped it off the shelf.
    — Ali Bauman, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticed
Verb
  • But the race started to take a completely different shape in July, when Crowley dropped his bid and threw his support behind Rodriguez, who was considered more of an establishment candidate.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This history means Yellowstone is considered active rather than extinct.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • Schrell examined whether annual production campaigns would be more effective, but concluded that the approach would not make economic or operational sense because of costs, limited hot-cell capacity and the isotope’s relatively short half-life.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The study examined 1,089 working adults residing on lower apartment floors in Tokyo.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of examined
Verb
  • The following day, several reports came in from Roseville residents who spotted a bear near Foothills Boulevard between Blue Oaks and Pleasant Grove boulevards.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Bieber has been a committed regular for years, often spotted leaving Forma in a coordinating Alo or CSB workout set.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotted
Verb
  • One of the prettiest small towns in New Jersey, Cape May is widely regarded as America’s oldest seaside resort.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Boeing 767, introduced in 1982, is regarded as a reliable workhorse of the skies, in contrast to the beleaguered reputation of the Boeing 737 MAX, which lost faith with customers early, after two fatal crashes.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarded
Verb
  • The spending is heavily dominated by staff travel, transportation and lodging, which make up the vast majority of the top expenditures, per P-card data reviewed by the Herald after a public records request.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • She was later charged with seven counts, including driving under the influence of multiple substances, DUI drugs, DUI alcohol-less safe and improper stopping on a roadway, according to court records reviewed by USA TODAY.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of reviewed
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of saw

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