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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
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Ecuador soccer fans made their presence known long before their FIFA World Cup match began against Curaçao on Saturday inside Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Shipping companies remain cautious about sending their vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid conflicting signals about the agreement between the US and Iran and the presence of dozens of mines.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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For a military stung by a damning 2026 IG investigation into treatment of military working dogs, this sort of investment is quite welcome, but a deeper glance at the contract tells another story.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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At first glance, the assignment to turn Lestat into a rock star seemed straightforward.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 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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Sensors alone are not a cure for such failures, but better measurements can help engineers notice when important details are changing.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Pryor also noticed that Black students were frequently more hesitant to participate in these conversations.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The videos shot selfie-style show Kasemeier completing mundane tasks like shaving, or making a meal for his kids while giving the internet a glimpse into his week as a dad.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Several artifacts from the excavation will go on display at Nijmegen City Hall beginning June 29, offering residents a glimpse into the city’s rich Roman history and its status as one of the most important Roman centers in the Netherlands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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