SIGHTED Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

sighted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of sighted

as in seeing

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Relevance

as in aware

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sighted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of sight

as in noticed

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 sighted

Adjective

But even though China has sought to take advantage of its position, its dominance is not the result of a grand, far-sighted scheme to hold the world hostage. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 The latest reports are about 10 miles north of where a bear was sighted Wednesday in Roseville. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

Grace Goodwin Numerous funnel clouds were sighted with the line of strong storms across the metro area from Lakewood, Parker, Castle Pines, Chatfield and near the Bennett area. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 June 2026 All the meteors Tupman sighted appeared to emanate from the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius the Water Bearer. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sighted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted

Adjective

Activity Rings monitor daily movement, exercise, and standing goals, while the optical sensor tracks heart rate throughout the day.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
This led to them obtaining the deepest images ever taken of the Cloud 9 region, approximately ten times deeper than any previous optical imaging of this object.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of optical

Adjective

However, Kaczmarek says the county board has been well aware of the funding gap since last year, when the board did not fully fund her budget request.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
There’s also a Transparency Mode for situations where users need to be aware of their surroundings, such as travel announcements.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of aware

Adjective

Classics like black and cream—a richer, warmer tone than optic white—always work too.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026
No area of the brain was spared from the shrinkage, but the change was especially pronounced in the optic lobes and the optic tract—the bundles of nerves that carry visual signals to the brain—with reductions of 52% and 62% respectively.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of optic

Adjective

In most cases, Nathan explains, that patient lands in watchful waiting, repeating CT scans every six to 12 months, sometimes for years.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of watchful

Verb

The crabs were first spotted in the Mediterranean Sea in the last century but really began wreaking havoc only around a decade ago, when their population surged, posing a threat both to native biodiversity and to the fishing industry.

— Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
News first leaked that Cohen would be making another Ali G project in July and he was spotted in character attending Wimbledon.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotted

Adjective

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued a traffic advisory on Friday, urging drivers to slow down and for pedestrians to stay vigilant, as the risk of traffic injuries rises at the start of each school year.

— Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
California State Parks officials said the discovery was another example of the ongoing effort to keep golden mussels out of California waterways and a reminder for boaters to remain vigilant when launching their vessels.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigilant

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