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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
Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
That's pretty vague, but a season 2 teaser highlights several of the aforementioned foes and woes, from a host of haunted dolls and a swarm of bees to a flaming, winged creature and the gnarly sight of Tyler (Hunter Doohan) in his Hyde form.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The United States plans to bring back a somewhat shocking, but very effective, campaign to fight a flesh-eating parasitic fly that's been sighted in Mexico.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Indeed, while many visitors like to take in the otherworldly sights of this mystical country by driving its ring road, the best, and easily most relaxing way, is to explore everything Iceland has to offer by sea.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
That's pretty vague, but a season 2 teaser highlights several of the aforementioned foes and woes, from a host of haunted dolls and a swarm of bees to a flaming, winged creature and the gnarly sight of Tyler (Hunter Doohan) in his Hyde form.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
If there is a Peace Runners sighting, the group asks spectators to throw up a peace sign.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The United States plans to bring back a somewhat shocking, but very effective, campaign to fight a flesh-eating parasitic fly that's been sighted in Mexico.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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The presence of the unexploded bombs in the Mer Blue Bog is no great surprise.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The aim was also to encourage both existing and new overseas investors, since their presence continued to be seen as a boost to Swaziland’s independence.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At first glance, an AI agent may sound like a fancy term for automation.—
Eva Nahari,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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At first glance, this might seem like a minor difference — fodder for TikTok skits or Reddit debates, where Americans and Europeans poke fun at each other’s respective abilities to handle summer weather.—
Taco Engelaar,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Any white bedding is a risk for spills or any other mess tracked into the bedroom by pets.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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The timing of the sale brings a bookend to the decade that Shari Redstone spent cleaning up the very big mess made by her father in his waning years at the helm of his Viacom empire.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That makes the watermark invisible to human eyesight which, though great at finding patterns in pixels, isn’t equipped for spectral analysis.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Birds of prey are defined by their sharp talons, hooked beaks, keen eyesight, and carnivorous diet – all of which enable them to hunt, kill or scavenge other animals for food.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Changes at the federal level also affect flu shots, though most people won’t notice.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The unexpected adverse media campaign that was launched by those who resigned on 24 March 2025 has caused incalculable damage and offers a glimpse of the unacceptable behaviors displayed in private.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The unexpected adverse media campaign that was launched by those who resigned on 24 March 2025 has caused incalculable damage and offers a glimpse of the unacceptable behaviours displayed in private.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Ah well, Cesare already has two sequel novels published, so there’s already plenty more Frendo the Clown frights ready to be harvested.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Originally built in the 1970s and fully transformed by the actress with an eye toward beautiful and inviting spaces for entertaining, the hedged and gated residence sits amid a one-acre parcel with sweeping coastline views.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keep an eye out for chachalaca, green jays, Altamira orioles, and the occasional rare avian visitor that wanders in from faraway.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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