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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
Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
People with autism can have varying sensitivities to sights, smells, sounds, tastes and/or other stimuli.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Malcolm Hillgartner Tanya Pérez Lance Neal, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
That mission launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, at 1:48 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 24 — about two hours before the spiral was sighted in Europe — though exactly what was being launched is unknown.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
With every form submitted, interaction logged and device used, a digital profile deepens, often out of sight.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
People with autism can have varying sensitivities to sights, smells, sounds, tastes and/or other stimuli.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Its ground radar system, though unable to detect bones, had sighted what looked like bullet casings and the evidence of disturbed earth.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Tanya Pérez Lance Neal, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
That mission launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, at 1:48 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 24 — about two hours before the spiral was sighted in Europe — though exactly what was being launched is unknown.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Toxic Freedom has an online presence and can be found at https://toxic-freedom.com.—
Tina Harbuck,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Global expansion is crucial for brands seeking to increase reach, grow revenue and build a strong international presence.—
Bhavesh Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Plotting all those passes onto the pitch may look a little messy at first glance but the maps below help underline how Pedri’s positional flexibility, adapting his game to the defensive approach of each opposing team, allows Barcelona to keep moving forward.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the white track top looks like a standard issue track top.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mona Sunset and Natural Runner Runners are great for hallways and kitchens where messes are inevitable.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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And, just as quickly, they were derided for their tendency to disintegrate into a mushy mess.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Although eclipse glasses were essential to see any other part of the eclipse, totality was strictly a naked eyesight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The following month, John addressed his eyesight loss during the stage debut of The Devil Wears Prada in London.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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People can improve their ability to notice and feel this positive emotion.—
Monica Y. Bartlett,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Is there construction around Epic Universe? Those who have been to Epic Universe's previews or have driven around the area recently might notice the construction on the roads and areas outside of the park.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The trailer also shows Wednesday reuniting with her spirited roommate Enid (Emma Myers) and shows glimpses of the rest of the Addams clan, including Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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Nearby Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism’s most important pilgrimage sites, offers a powerful glimpse into Nepal’s spiritual life, while the magnificent Boudhanath Stupa is among the world’s largest and most revered for Tibetan Buddhists.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Objects are often askew and out of frame, and everyday sounds like a toilet flush or blinds being pulled assume a low, staticky growl, as though frights fueled by childish imagination.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from the Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series of the same name.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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To implement the policy, staff members were told to keep an eye on visitors, and check in to see if individuals are waiting on mobile orders, meeting someone, or other scenarios.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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To the untrained eye, glass skin and butter skin may not seem all that different; but there are a few key differentiating factors.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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