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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
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Fans of each club still wave the Irish tricolor and the Union Jack—a surprising sight at a Scotland soccer match.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 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
Abdomen and buttock placement work well for people who wear sleeveless clothing often or want the device fully out of sight.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Fans of each club still wave the Irish tricolor and the Union Jack—a surprising sight at a Scotland soccer match.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 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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Nicky Lopez, a defensive-minded player, was a good clubhouse presence but played in only four games and went 0-for-5 before being designated for assignment Saturday.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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While Megan Grant had another quiet night, drawing three walks, her presence in the box was enough to drive in a run.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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At first glance, the companies seem to play separate roles.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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At first glance, the findings suggested that humans and dogs coexisted in the Wari capital.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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Perhaps you got stuck in the mess last week when rush hour traffic was snarled by a tractor-trailer that got stuck on the concrete barrier at the intersection of Stanwix Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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If dishes have been scraped properly before loading, the cycle can usually handle the mess without issue.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Trying to read a thermometer with bad eyesight.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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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This especially applies to our special education teachers, many of whom carry increasingly unsustainable case loads.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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For example, the commercial loads in the CBS Sunday afternoon NFL games are identical to the loads that pop up during the games streaming on Paramount+.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The AirTag and two dollars in cash are the only things the woman noticed had been stolen from her home in the day following the assault, according to the criminal complaint for 29-year-old Charles Willis.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Immediately, Wayne noticed something was wrong.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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To catch a glimpse at how Esteury Ruiz can impact a game, look no further than his performance in the Miami Marlins’ 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Friday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Community members and local officials were given another glimpse at Meadowview, a solid waste transfer and recycling facility proposed in Grayslake to replace the Countryside Landfill, during a public hearing earlier this month.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Copyright 2025, all frights reserved.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
13 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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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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