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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
Forrest Brown, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Jacko says blind children are sometimes over-protected by parents but should be treated like their sighted peers.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
This celestial paradox belongs to Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS), which was first sighted on April 5 of last year by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey, in images obtained with a 0.5-meter (19.7-inch) reflector telescope located in Rio Hurtado, Chile.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Be My Eyes is a company that connects people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers and companies.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
And those groups may make their own determination of when the moon gets sighted.
—Forrest Brown, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Jacko says blind children are sometimes over-protected by parents but should be treated like their sighted peers.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
This celestial paradox belongs to Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS), which was first sighted on April 5 of last year by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey, in images obtained with a 0.5-meter (19.7-inch) reflector telescope located in Rio Hurtado, Chile.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Be My Eyes is a company that connects people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers and companies.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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Pope Francis was said to be alert and aware throughout the health episodes and occasionally posted messages on X, acknowledging the good wishes sent his way.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Health professionals were aware of it, but no one from the public opinion, no one.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The camera features optical image stabilization (OIS), Pantone color, and PDAF.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Peeking out through the open roof is the white frame of the telescope's main structure that will support its optical equipment, including its primary mirror that measures 128 feet (39 meters) across — the largest ever made for an optical telescope.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By official count, there are about 6 million Catholics in China, but the number may be higher when counting those who practice at underground churches to avoid Beijing’s watchful eye.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Powell has signaled that the Fed is keeping a watchful eye on the impact of Mr. Trump's trade policies.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As crews sawed the legs, the tower buckled and fell across South Osage Street, damaging power lines.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Han Kang’s latest novel, a character saws off the tips of two of her fingers in a woodworking accident.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The world must remain vigilant to ensure this powerful new tool isn't silenced.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tonight: Be diplomatic. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Parents should be vigilant today, because this is an accident-prone day for your kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Peretz is not observant, and he is covered with tattoos.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Silverstein had a much different experience growing up, given the fact that his parents were both Baalei teshuva (irreligious Jews who become more observant later in life).—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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