Definition of sightnext
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as in presence
a position within view get out of my sight!

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2
as in glance
an instance of looking especially briefly he always fainted at the merest sight of blood

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3
as in mess
something unpleasant to look at the frat house was a sight the morning after the party

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Recent Examples of sight
Noun
Cold storage also comes into play, keeping pests low-energy and out of sight until warmed back up when brought into your home. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 With the deadline officially behind him, Skubal can shift his sights for a bit. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
Upon sighting The Queen Who Never Was, Lohar reveals her true motivation. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Mountain lions have been sighted in Stulsaft Park, in the hills about a mile to the west. Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
  • At many schools, investment banks’ presence is felt almost from day one.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On Saturday morning, the school was quiet with only a minor police presence at the entrance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Using Straight Paths A bold, linear path across a small garden quickly reveals the entire space in one glance.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Embraced by a number of celebrities since its debut, the silhouette might present a bit of an optical illusion upon first glance, appearing as if two sides of the pump are disconnected in the front.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Early on, the Pisces Moon in your 4th House of Home opposes Venus in your 10th House of Career, so family needs, private emotions, or household mess may compete with public responsibilities.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • An election is coming, and only the voters can fix this mess — at the ballot box in November.
    Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While many species navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes, some fruit bats rely primarily on their eyesight and sense of smell to find food.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026
  • Molly Burke, for example, has spoken about turning to creators after losing much of her eyesight, then creating content that offers others camaraderie and even belonging.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Local Law 144 requires an independent bias audit every year, a public summary of it, and notice to candidates.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That is, until audiences, like Carol, begin noticing all the fractures beneath the psyche of the shiny, happy people.
    Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Metro Atlanta residents got a glimpse of Formula 1 on Saturday with the Red Bull Showrun.
    AJC staff, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • For a second, Fauci almost seemed to laugh, and there was a glimpse of the public-health official who had charmed much of the country during the pandemic, with his air of amiable competence.
    Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • After a couple of rounds of throwing up and an evaluation by the doctor, Coop is okay, but the whole thing puts a fright into the crew, and especially into Joy.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • They were not used to being hunted and had quickly got over their fright.
    Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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