sight 1 of 2

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

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

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

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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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sight

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Recent Examples of sight
Noun
As part of the reset, the duo have set their sights on a Paris Fashion Week debut, likely during the men’s shows in January. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025 Despite the scary sight, Jones clearly was unfazed. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
There’s one more possible thrill to be had on your ride: a rare spotting of Bigfoot, more commonly known locally as Sasquatch, who’s been sighted – or allegedly sighted, depending on your belief status – in the Silverton and Durango areas. The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025 Before the new regulations, says Annie Inglis, Marine Biology Presenter with Quark, the expedition crew would be hurrying to get guests in Zodiacs to try to get closer to a bear sighting like this. Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
  • His presence, even in shorter bursts, could be extremely valuable if the Cubs somehow find a way to advance.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Absent Karen’s presence to hold the fire, however, all eyes are laser-focused on the comings and goings of Stacey Rusch, who is raked through the coals on her reunion debut.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Larger Leaves, Larger Fenestrations At first glance, Monstera 'Esqueleto' doesn’t appear much different from Monstera adansonii, or even the ultra-rare and highly sought after Monstera obliqua.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The uniform jacket was custom-made but lacked functional chest pockets to prevent unwanted glances when using a notebook and pen.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • But most important, its vacuum design is quiet, easy to use, and eliminates mess.
    Christine Persaud, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • La Liz was an opulent mess her whole life.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Farley, a former New York City health commissioner who teaches at Tulane University, acknowledged that many factors contribute to falls, including the physical impairments and deteriorating eyesight associated with advancing age; alcohol abuse; and tripping hazards in people’s homes.
    Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Doctors later explained that the growth was pressing against her optic nerve, threatening her eyesight.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This dual-purpose design requires exceptional stiffness, vibration control, and precision engineering, allowing heavy highway loads and high-speed rail traffic to share the same structure safely.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Same question, loads of responses.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Crew aboard the ship noticed that the engine room—a long and narrow chamber—was the weakest, and was where multiple beams buckled under the pressure of the ice.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Neither that notice nor the agenda for the meeting, posted the day before, gave details about which property the board would be voting on or its intended use.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
  • On Instagram through the years, he's shared many glimpses into that time in his life, from school portraits and prom pics to Christmas memories and beyond.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • From the extensive Halloween playlist from last week, to this playful song, kids learn that the fake frights of Halloween are all just fun and games.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
  • As the decorations go up and the costumes come together, Indy-area neighborhoods, stages, historic sites and more are gearing up for their annual Halloween festivities and frights.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025

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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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