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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
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This is a case where the science is interesting, in the sense that using the absorption signatures of the background quasar light to reveal signatures of star-forming galaxies that lie along those lines-of-sight is a spectacularly successful new technique.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 19 Sep. 2025
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
Before the new regulations, says Annie Inglis, Marine Biology Presenter with Quark, the expedition crew would be hurrying to get guests in Zodiacs to try to get closer to a bear sighting like this.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Permanent human moon bases might be in sight, and the first step will be dense, long-lasting energy.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This is a case where the science is interesting, in the sense that using the absorption signatures of the background quasar light to reveal signatures of star-forming galaxies that lie along those lines-of-sight is a spectacularly successful new technique.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources recently confirmed an Aug. 19 sighting on social media that yes, the armored rodents do live in Indiana and their numbers have steadily increased over the past 20 years.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
Before the new regulations, says Annie Inglis, Marine Biology Presenter with Quark, the expedition crew would be hurrying to get guests in Zodiacs to try to get closer to a bear sighting like this.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
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He's questioned his online presence, fearful of feeding the habits of those struggling with screen addiction.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Lamorticelli notched seven kills and was a strong net-front presence as Feehan started the third set with a 14-2 run.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, Beijing’s willingness to play ball on TikTok looks like a sharp reversal from its years of resistance to relinquishing control over the viral video app – the first global social media hit to come out of China.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, the bracelet’s gadroons appear to be a decorative feature of the gold surface.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Here's why some deodorants curse our clothes with a hard-to-clean mess—and what to do about it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images The British driver lost time at Turn 15, where Leclerc crashed earlier, but the entire lap was a mess as the MCL39 struggled for grip.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 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
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Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ortec is committed to sustainability through our optimization software, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions by optimizing routes, loads and vehicle utilization—potentially reducing CO2 output for partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His mother, Lucia Ayala, visited him weekly and noticed the onset of a cough, the outlet said.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Security sweep on course As the Republican candidate stood on the fifth-hole putting green last September, Fercano, the Secret Service agent, was riding a golf cart in a security sweep of the sixth hole and noticed someone hiding behind a chain-link fence in the southeast corner of the course.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Now, a new book offers a glimpse into some of his more personal work, with unpublished photographs that reveal his process and approach, along with behind-the-scenes images from some of his favorite shoots.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Sparks has given fans a few rare glimpses into motherhood on Instagram.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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Scream your heart out at Haunted Scream Park 'Tis the season for frights and delights!—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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