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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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Their status as potential championship contenders is a question mark, but the presence of Antetokounmpo would likely erase that.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Puzzling presence of stones The fossil contained a large mass of over 800 tiny stones and clay balls lodged in its esophagus (throat).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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At first glance, this quiet corner of the North Atlantic might seem an unlikely place to search for animal life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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At first glance, this theory may seem most applicable to tribes, kingdoms, or nations.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
11 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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Conglomerates like Frito-Lay noticed when smaller indie pickle brands started to take off and Trader Joe’s quickly capitalized on the pickle craze with its private-label pickle offerings.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Maybe not an 8-year-old’s, but mom's best friend is the only one besides her husband who seemed to notice.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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An internal memo written by the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator offers a concerning glimpse into the future of vaccine regulation in the US — and could have profound implications for both access to and the development of vaccines.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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The first glimpse of the movie showed Nina interviewing Millie for a live-in housekeeper job at the family's gorgeous mansion.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Both O’Flynn and Rhys have had spotlight episodes so far this season, but will Emmys voters see the pathos and creativity behind the laughs and frights?—
William Earl,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The 1390 Super Duke RR is leaner and better appointed for handling than the regular Super Duke R, and is sure to give your insurer a proper fright.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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