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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
Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Smoking is restricted in the villa In the early seasons of Love Island UK, smoking was commonplace for contestants in the villa, but the sight became rarer as the series continued.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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
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Noun
In one touching moment, Barack got emotional at the sight of the skirt.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Smoking is restricted in the villa In the early seasons of Love Island UK, smoking was commonplace for contestants in the villa, but the sight became rarer as the series continued.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Verb
Since late March, velella have been sighted on beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Luis Obispo County, and along the coast of Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Traffic on the streets around the Garden came to a standstill after the game as the NYPD maintained a heavy presence.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Although the championship-clinching game was played thousands of miles away, police maintained a large presence around Madison Square Garden, the Knicks' home arena.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Brunson, whose father Rick was on the Knicks during their 1999 Finals run and is now an assistant coach with the team, is a stand-in for the outer-borough striver, underestimated at first glance, but blessed with moxie.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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That’s why the DC Defenders defensive lineman couldn’t help but glance at his Google Calendar while chatting.—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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Topuria was a bloody and swollen mess by the time his corner stopped the fight between the fourth and fifth rounds.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In other words, why mess with perfection?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Even a moment of direct sunlight can damage your eyesight, including when looking through a camera lens.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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Yes, my unaided eyesight is that bad.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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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
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The nude heels created the illusion that Longoria was walking on air across the green carpet, and shared a glimpse at her white pedicure.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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One of the crown jewels of the festival is the Wave Crest Woodies Parade which offers a nostalgic glimpse into the epic era of SoCal surfing.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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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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Copyright 2025, all frights reserved.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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