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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
The sight of hundreds of tiny turtle hatchlings toddling their way down to the lapping ocean waves is the surest way to take your breath away. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 The mere sight of the ransacking seems to quicken his speech. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pasquatch sighting in Cleveland! Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 From locations that are plagued by light pollution, sighting this comet may prove to be rather difficult. Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Brown continued to blossom into the offense, fellow receiver Xavier Worthy made his presence known with a 6-yard touchdown reception and tight end Travis Kelce looked increasingly smooth with 78 yards — his second-most in a regular-season game since last November.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Their limited public presence and lack of courtroom participation emphasize how major constitutional test cases are often lawyer-driven rather than plaintiff-driven, a central theme highlighted by the court itself.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Here’s a glance at the six teams remaining on SDSU’s schedule.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Most observers will likely just give them a cursory glance, but a pairing such as this may have made a far greater impression on ancient skywatchers.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By contrast, the ICE facility was a mess of overflowing dumpsters, loose body armor and crowd control munitions and a broken HVAC air conditioning system that raised both temperatures and tempers in the aging building.
    Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Carving out the insides of a jack o'lantern leaves you with a big ol mess of pumpkin seeds and innards.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Proactive care can make a tremendous difference in preserving eyesight.
    Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Instead of seeing clearly afterward, her mom developed a rare complication called post-LASIK ectasia, leaving her corneas irregular and her eyesight worse than before.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The extra-large dryer fits large loads and can handle multiple blankets.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The fourth-generation model (and third Spyder overall) is a true speed machine, combining more aggressive styling with loads of power.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Shout out to @CamInman who noticed the 49ers had just 10 defenders (three linemen) on the play on which Fred Warner was injured.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Other rockers are starting to notice this positive trend, and theorize about why the kids are connecting so hard with bands who aren’t remotely humanized.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The pair also shared a glimpse at their wedding bands after the ceremony, which was attended by Ed Sheeran, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paul Rudd and Paris Hilton.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • While photography packages and wedding albums come with some turn-around time, a painting will be done at the end of the reception and can give couples a glimpse of the evening right away.
    Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • When the lovebirds return from their honeymoon, they are met with quite a fright!
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • In the context of CoComelon, fake skeletons can be a source of fun and play, not frights.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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