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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
Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabian moon spotters have officially confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026's date to be on Friday, March 20, via a post on X, after the Shawwal moon was not sighted.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Reason to hope As a result of their rarity from the 1950s to 1980s, scientists – including myself – believed that any flamingos sighted intermittently around Florida were not wild birds but rather escapees from captive populations.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Your older children are likely to be collateral damage in her short-sighted plans.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabian moon spotters have officially confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026's date to be on Friday, March 20, via a post on X, after the Shawwal moon was not sighted.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Authorities will generally close areas like parks if a bear has been sighted in the area.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Reason to hope As a result of their rarity from the 1950s to 1980s, scientists – including myself – believed that any flamingos sighted intermittently around Florida were not wild birds but rather escapees from captive populations.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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The issue is mostly with visitors coming to my house and us visiting relatives who are not aware of our day-to-day lives.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, the new owners were not aware that the responsibility of the tanks had been transferred to them.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Plus, the company has noticed a pronounced shift in both customers adjusting the sizes listed in their online profiles and requesting smaller sizes, Baer added.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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That’s when Levinson noticed a giant poster on Zimmer’s wall for Once Upon a Time in the West, the 1968 Sergio Leone spaghetti Western with Claudia Cardinale and Henry Fonda.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On Friday, Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston talked about the company being almost sold out of optical components through 2028, suggesting strong demand and pricing power for all things fiber.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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To achieve this, the researchers trapped extremely cold potassium atoms in an optical lattice, a grid-like structure formed by laser light.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gallery guards keep a watchful eye on any verboten photo taking or loud conversation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The agency said drivers would need to be in the vehicle and keep a watchful eye on it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The unofficial queen of the flower crown, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted making her way through the crowd during Coachella 2012.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Since leaving office, Adams has been spotted in Dubai and the Democratic Republic of Congo, though his day-to-day activities remain a source of some speculation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 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 informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Then again, what pickpocket would choose you, a clearly prepared and vigilant traveler, to target?—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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