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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
Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Hughes' postgame patriotism was a welcome sight for many American fans on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
His call to the Coast Guard upon sighting Humphrey resulted in a comical conversation.
—Helen Harlan, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The first cup of coffee is underway, and the weekend is in sight.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Hughes' postgame patriotism was a welcome sight for many American fans on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Reason to hope As a result of their rarity from the 1950s to 1980s, scientists – including myself – believed that any flamingos sighted intermittently around Florida were not wild birds but rather escapees from captive populations.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
His call to the Coast Guard upon sighting Humphrey resulted in a comical conversation.
—Helen Harlan, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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His manager is looking for presence and limited walks from Birdsong.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The presence of Messi — who won most valuable player awards in consecutive seasons and the Golden Boot last year — remains the focus of media and competitive attention for the club.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the Lands’ End Small Canvas Tote Bag doesn’t steal the show with flashy accents and bold style.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ovens see a lot of messes from foods that spill onto the bottom or racks that can become burnt overtime the longer the messes sit and bake.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Robert’s large property borders a clear cut — a clearing where a pine thicket had been cut down in the summer of 2009 — leaving behind a mess of tree stumps and roots.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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His eyesight is expected to be better post-operation, with progressive improvement over the next six months.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2021 our daughter Gabi was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome - a rare, progressive, genetic condition that is slowly and relentlessly taking away both her eyesight and hearing.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Leaphorn then notices a radiator leak, and says that whoever sped off couldn't have gone far.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of course, most of them have been too drunk to notice.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Watching father and daughter execute each fatal scenario gives us a remarkable glimpse into their relationship — and the catharsis that comes with the creative process itself.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Eric Dane’s girlfriend, photographer and director Janell Shirtcliff, paid tribute to the late actor Saturday with several tender glimpses at their relationship, following his death on Thursday from ALS.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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There are no giant frights or dynamic action sequences, and the slow pacing makes the film feel at times punishingly long.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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Knott’s has unveiled its annual Seasons of Fun calendar that includes events dedicated to Peanuts characters, Boysenberry treats, summertime barbecues, Halloween frights and Christmas cheer.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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