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noun

ˈsīt How to pronounce sight (audio)
Definition of sightnext
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as in presence
a position within view get out of my sight!

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2
as in glance
an instance of looking especially briefly he always fainted at the merest sight of blood

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3
as in mess
something unpleasant to look at the frat house was a sight the morning after the party

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4
as in eyesight
the ability to see lost his sight in an accident when he was young

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5
as in loads
a considerable amount this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel

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sight

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verb

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
Noun
Those driving through Meridian on Interstate 84 over the next two weeks should expect a familiar sight — detours — as another construction project gets underway. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 In the aftermath of COVID-19, the ultrawealthy set their sights on Florida for its laissez-faire attitude. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Verb
Mountain lions have been sighted in Stulsaft Park, in the hills about a mile to the west. — Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 According to animal control, officials are still looking for assistance for the light colored pig that was sighted in the area of Acorn Hill Road and Old Quarry Road. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
  1. presence
  2. glance
  3. mess
  4. eyesight
  5. loads
  6. notice
  7. glimpse
  8. fright
Noun
  • With the likes of Kai Havertz and Joshua Kimmich adding a more experienced presence, Klopp will be confident of getting the best out of his squad.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • There are at least four entry points to campus, all of which would require a police presence.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of presence
Noun
  • At a quick glance, much of what fueled that run still appears intact.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
  • At first glance, a $16,000-plus electric dirt bike sounds incredibly expensive.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • That’s because parts of the flooding area fall under the jurisdictions of Kansas City, Jackson County and the state transportation department — and each says the others are responsible for addressing the mess.
    — Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • For stubborn messes, make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it directly to the area.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of mess
Noun
  • Even a brief distraction can be enough for a child to wander into a pool and out of eyesight.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Israeli tanks maneuver around new military posts marked by towering Israeli flags within eyesight of Palestinians in al-Shujaiya.
    — Aya Batrawy, NPR, 10 July 2026
Definition of eyesight
Noun
  • Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Flaxseeds From lowering cholesterol to lowering the risk of certain diseases, flaxseeds come with loads of health benefits.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • If that does happen, drivers may notice smoke coming from the cabin air vents, see flames coming out the passenger side of the engine compartment, or receive a cluster warning message.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • In the event of a short, drivers may notice smoke in the air vents or a warning message on their dashboard followed by flames coming from the passenger's side of the engine compartment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of notice
Noun
  • Thousands of fans — treated with Doctor Doom masks and capes — waited nearly days to get a glimpse of Feige’s grand plan for the next era of the MCU.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 26 July 2026
  • Some species appeared frequently and predictably, like whale sharks and certain stingrays, while others surfaced only once or twice, offering rare glimpses into species that are otherwise difficult to study in the wild.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • After a couple of rounds of throwing up and an evaluation by the doctor, Coop is okay, but the whole thing puts a fright into the crew, and especially into Joy.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • They were not used to being hunted and had quickly got over their fright.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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