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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 Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
An intimate, nine-room boutique hotel in La Punta Zicatela that fully immerses guests in the sights and sounds of Puerto Escondido.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Even slight pollution or habitat changes can threaten them — a detail that makes every confirmed sighting significant for conservation science.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The first sight of money that her friend's now-husband had flashed, that is.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
An intimate, nine-room boutique hotel in La Punta Zicatela that fully immerses guests in the sights and sounds of Puerto Escondido.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Verb
Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Even slight pollution or habitat changes can threaten them — a detail that makes every confirmed sighting significant for conservation science.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Keep it light, and let spontaneity work in your favor while staying confident in your presence.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Let your natural presence lead.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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At Renwick Gallery in Washington in 2018, the rooms were small enough to take in at a glance.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2026
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After a quick glance, this site lists businesses ranging from $60,000 to over $1 million in sale price.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Congress is going to have to address the mess created by not enforcing past immigration laws.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This compounds the mess inherent to cooking with a young child, who, turns out, is apt to get as much flour on the floor as inside the bowl.—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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The intense, uncomfortable light that shines directly at the viewer and obstructs their eyesight.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Trainer Carl Nafzger famously described Unbridled’s stretch run to 92-year-old owner Frances Genter, whose eyesight was failing.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Since 2023, McLane routes using this technology logged 280,000 autonomous miles in Texas, covering 1,400 loads delivered to restaurants.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Between 2018 and early 2025, radiology case loads skyrocketed 25%, according to the Journal of the American College of Radiology.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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The ladder shifted down, and barely anyone noticed — because the absolute numbers kept going up.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Plastic surgeons on both coasts have noticed a surge in male patients coming in for procedures, including liposuction, in preparation for the summer swimsuit season.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Firefighters battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County on Friday caught a glimpse of a rare phenomenon.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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These detailed drawings offer a glimpse into a building’s past.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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In set-pieces involving the Pooka, dark lighting and strong use of shadow results in some scenes that can give younger viewers a genuine fright.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 May 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 8 May. 2026.
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