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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
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The sight of the dog repeatedly working at the handle drew particular attention, as the movement closely mimics human behavior.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Golden State skywatchers also have a better chance of sighting shooting stars because the state’s average elevation is nearly 3,000 feet, the study said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Long before Elon Musk set his sights on Tesla selling vast numbers of electric vehicles to the masses, then-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn wanted Nissan to shift half a million Leafs a year in the early 2010s.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The sight of the dog repeatedly working at the handle drew particular attention, as the movement closely mimics human behavior.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
In July 2023, the AI system sighted one such event, which astronomers classified SN 2023zkd.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
Golden State skywatchers also have a better chance of sighting shooting stars because the state’s average elevation is nearly 3,000 feet, the study said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Khris Middleton's veteran presence, Coulibaly's defensive versatility and athleticism are expected to pair with 2025 first-round pick Tre Johnson to form the foundation of the team's wing rotation.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gomez may appear to be wearing a completely naked nail at a first glance, but her polish choice is actually quite intentional.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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One glance at the number of women running sub-11s for 100m each season proves Asher-Smith’s point.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other cuts start as pop songs before crashing into atonal messes and freak rock chaos.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Vacmaster Portable Carpet Cleaner Utilizing 15 kilopascals of suction power, the cleaner shampoos carpeted and upholstered surfaces to break up tough messes.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Macular degeneration has claimed much of his eyesight.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bushway has since undergone multiple surgeries and remains hospitalized with limited eyesight, WCAX reported, citing police.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s finished in a beautiful coat of light green and has loads of chrome trim and a black roof.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of tradesmen, but songwriters… There’s not loads of them.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the container comes with a month's worth of capsules, many reviewers noticed results way sooner.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Most notably the Democrats in Nevada's congressional delegation noticed.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This is our first glimpse of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia actually in action.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their photos—a dark-skinned African immigrant bonding with White, blond children—offer a glimpse of another world beyond America’s persistent racial divisions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Now, a grown-up Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) faces new and familiar frights after her equally goth daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), opens a portal to the Netherworld and reawakens everyone's favorite pinstriped ghost.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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