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as in eyesight
the ability to see
lost his sight in an accident when he was young
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as in loads
a considerable amount
this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
the crew felt a rush of excitement upon hearing that the lookout had sighted land
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Recent Examples of sight
Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026
Along the way, Conculini said the trio also stopped to take in the sights, particularly in Mexico, the sixteenth country in their pilgrimage.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
With the end somewhat in sight, a treat was in order.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026
Along the way, Conculini said the trio also stopped to take in the sights, particularly in Mexico, the sixteenth country in their pilgrimage.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Verb
The crew sighted drones and missile interceptions several times, both near the ship and along the horizon during their watches.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Traffic on the streets around the Garden came to a standstill after the game as the NYPD maintained a heavy presence.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Although the championship-clinching game was played thousands of miles away, police maintained a large presence around Madison Square Garden, the Knicks' home arena.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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At first glance, probably not much.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Trim overhanging limbs and relocate furniture to avoid popular bird perches that drop messes onto your patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Three people are dead and she, a completely innocent party in this whole mess, is left holding the check.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The home theater was wasted on someone whose hearing and eyesight were failing.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Trying to read a thermometer with bad eyesight.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Some consumers didn't seem to notice, or care.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The nude heels created the illusion that Longoria was walking on air across the green carpet, and shared a glimpse at her white pedicure.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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One of the crown jewels of the festival is the Wave Crest Woodies Parade which offers a nostalgic glimpse into the epic era of SoCal surfing.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
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People went opening weekend to experience the frights in a communal setting.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Copyright 2025, all frights reserved.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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