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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
Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
With no human in sight, Reggie jumped into action and kept Yogi upright and moving, their owner, Sarah McArdle Strilka, told Storyful.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The sight was similar to what New Yorkers along the East River saw Saturday night; however, instead of sailing forward, the ship was moving backward toward the Brooklyn Bridge before all three of the ship’s masts hit the bottom of the 142-year-old bridge.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
With no human in sight, Reggie jumped into action and kept Yogi upright and moving, their owner, Sarah McArdle Strilka, told Storyful.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Verb
As of Monday, thousands of the critters — called velella velella or by-the-wind sailors — have been sighted along the California coastline since the start of March, according to iNaturalist, an online platform for sharing biodiversity information.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Scarcely would a child feel love without the undeniable support of their mom and presence of laughter.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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But nothing quite compares to the presence of family in person.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Del Rey’s dress was black Valentino couture, and, at first glance, the star of the show was the oversized bow at the shoulder, which also included an eye-catching feather detail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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But no matter how much the scene may resemble a legacy country club at first glance, this meetup exists almost in opposition to the city’s handful of expensive clubs with yearslong wait-lists and lengthy membership requirements.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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Another recent video on her page revealed this wasn't the last time her cat used a ball of yarn to cause a mess.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Sick of lugging a heavy vacuum around the house to make messes disappear?—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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The dowdy and shy Ursula is diabetic and has lost her eyesight in one eye.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Due to the irreversible damage to his eyesight, the 94-year-old no longer attends performances in person.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Dempsey-Beggs’ boss noticed her nervousness and pulled her aside, asking what the alarm was.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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He's also noticed that workers often shovel coal in bouts, working hard in teams of two or three, and then all taking breaks together.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 May 2025
Noun
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In these past few weeks, the Yankees are starting to see glimpses of that player.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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My journey began in Paris and swept through Reims, Mainz, Freiburg, and Zurich, offering glimpses of Europe’s rich agricultural heartlands and vibrant food scenes.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Objects are often askew and out of frame, and everyday sounds like a toilet flush or blinds being pulled assume a low, staticky growl, as though frights fueled by childish imagination.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from the Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series of the same name.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Here are a few of the biggest astronomical events to keep an eye out for in the coming summer months.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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In their statement, police warned parents and guardians to keep a close eye on what their kids bring to school.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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