Here are examples of the word/phrase "saw" used in a sentence and paraphrased in a sentence...
The master saw that coming from light years away.
The master visually perceived that coming from light years away.
I saw plenty of bats last night.
I optically discerned plenty of bats last night.
His weapon of choice is an extendable and retractable saw.
His weapon of choice is an extendable and retractable tooth edged cutting implement.
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