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as in messes
something unpleasant to look at
the frat house was a sight the morning after the party
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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 spots
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 sights
Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Ontario, a major production hub for studios and streamers, has set its sights on new climate control technologies to electrify, decarbonize and reduce waste on local film sets.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Nice play there even 8 yards down the field because Pollard had his sights on quite a bit more.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
But there are also completely unexpected sights, like edible ferns, exotic chilis, and snake beans, which look like string beans but are about twice the length.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
With his jaw clenched and sights set on being the next James Bond, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Major Will Tranter, a bomb disposal pro who’s both an ace sniper and a bit of a loose cannon, breaking protocol in his obsessive attempt to deactivate the vintage ordnance with minimal casualties.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
By the episode's end, however, he's set his sights on Morgan, having surreptitiously slipped a note into her grocery bag.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Selena also has her sights set on becoming a chef and enjoys spending time with her siblings and trying out new activities.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
The House of Juju also has stellar sights, with eats like a delectable red snapper sandwich on offer.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Ontario, a major production hub for studios and streamers, has set its sights on new climate control technologies to electrify, decarbonize and reduce waste on local film sets.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Nice play there even 8 yards down the field because Pollard had his sights on quite a bit more.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
But there are also completely unexpected sights, like edible ferns, exotic chilis, and snake beans, which look like string beans but are about twice the length.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
With his jaw clenched and sights set on being the next James Bond, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Major Will Tranter, a bomb disposal pro who’s both an ace sniper and a bit of a loose cannon, breaking protocol in his obsessive attempt to deactivate the vintage ordnance with minimal casualties.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
By the episode's end, however, he's set his sights on Morgan, having surreptitiously slipped a note into her grocery bag.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Selena also has her sights set on becoming a chef and enjoys spending time with her siblings and trying out new activities.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sights
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Heming Willis, who married Willis in 2009, frequently joins the superstar actors' three children — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah — in sharing glimpses of the entire family gathering for celebrations, or just to spend time with Bruce.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Epstein Documents Released Tuesday The files posted Tuesday included audio recordings that gave glimpses into past investigations.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Foot traffic, eating, and the little messes of daily life leave the floors in these spaces dirtier than in other areas of the home.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Droves of Amazon shoppers swear by the iWoly C150 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, a lightweight, easy-to-maneuver device that handles floor-to-ceiling messes.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the humanoid handled different types of dishwasher loads, from dishes to glasses, adapting itself to execute the task with perfection.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Greenwich Street, Winters spots a Bernese mountain dog named Pepper.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The agency added that anyone in Maine who spots the lizard shouldn't approach the reptile; instead, contact the Old Town Police Department, so the animal can be captured safely.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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These canines are individuals, like humans, with different personalities, looks and behaviors, who deserve unique names.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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All Quiet on the Western Front is a visually graphic portrayal of the horrors of war, earning four Academy Awards in 2023 — including Best International Feature Film.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kelley is chastised and eventually replaced by Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), a rival psychologist with a different take, one that opposes Kelley’s more humanistic approach in defining the horrors of that time.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Today, carbon capture is far from being deployed at scale, despite billions of dollars in investments around the world, and the amount of carbon currently captured is just a tiny fraction of the billions of tons of carbon dioxide emitted every year.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The reek began to overwhelm the culinary artistry of the chefs, who shot resentful glances at the weighing station.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Adler’s poems are filled with the texture of daily life, meals, gardens, handwritten notes, glances exchanged.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Sights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sights. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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