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as in aware
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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
John Hickenlooper, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Bum-seok listens impatiently to their second-hand accounts of tiger tracks being sighted in the mountains, leading them to assume the animal must have wandered all the way down from Siberia.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Pollard's film is especially poignant in showing how short-sighted the country remains, even if the methods of dismantling progress have shifted from political entities to more public-facing groups.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Short-sighted selloffs mandated by Washington for short-term windfalls undermine those efforts.
—John Hickenlooper, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Bum-seok listens impatiently to their second-hand accounts of tiger tracks being sighted in the mountains, leading them to assume the animal must have wandered all the way down from Siberia.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Verb
Purple martins arrived in Michigan on March 31, sighted in Vicksburg in southwest Michigan, according to the Purple Martin Conservation Association.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Pollard's film is especially poignant in showing how short-sighted the country remains, even if the methods of dismantling progress have shifted from political entities to more public-facing groups.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Handled well, these interactions can make brands feel more relatable, culturally aware and genuinely fun to follow.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The technology has strong optical absorption and long carrier diffusion lengths.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Those vibrant, almost optical-illusion-like chevrons and patterns that Missoni is known for come from their innovative approach to weaving techniques, adapting and optimizing the Caperdoni loom and Raschel knitting in order to weave over 200 colors into one textile.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Most of the 50 athletes competing in track, swimming and weightlifting are taking performance enhancers under the watchful eye of doctors and trainers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Being aware of them and keeping a watchful eye on your power strip and its current condition could protect you and your home in the long run.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kendall Jenner and Alexander Skarsgard have also been spotted in the dining room that serves up dumplings with yogurt and fennel pollen; tuna with black lime, zhug and pomegranate; and Lamb Wellington.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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The rumors intensified in 2023 when George was spotted touring the prestigious school alongside William and Princess Kate.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Hetzel was diagnosed with NF and an optic glioma that impacts her vision.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stay vigilant, stay protected, and prioritize your health above all else.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Stay vigilant, stay protected, and make your health the top priority.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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