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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
Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Cutting these programs now would be a short-sighted remedy for a long-term budgetary challenge.
—Noah Smith, Denver Post, 30 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
An increasingly distracted class of politicians has pushed short-sighted maneuvers to address fiscal issues — such as cranking up vehicle registration fees with such intensity that Marylanders are now offered payment plans just to manage the cost.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Cutting these programs now would be a short-sighted remedy for a long-term budgetary challenge.
—Noah Smith, Denver Post, 30 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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Many readers may not be aware of the services that end-of-life doulas can provide.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua, as well as the film’s producers, were reportedly not made aware of the legally binding agreement until after filming wrapped.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The vehicle was apparently abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and towed to a police impound lot, where an employee noticed a foul smell emanating from the trunk last September and alerted authorities.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The trader bet $119 that the weather in Paris on April 15 would jump past the equivalent of 64 degrees Fahrenheit, and weather enthusiasts online noticed a sudden spike in temperature on that day.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The mirrors, meanwhile, form a unique optical design.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Their findings, published in Nature, confirm a decades-old theoretical prediction that these points—also known as optical vortices—can move faster than the speed of light under specific conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 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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Jennifer Lawrence was spotted in New York City this week, looking effortlessly cool in a baggy denim shirt and wide-leg jeans, paired with brightly colored flats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Earlier Friday, the NWS confirmed a tornado north of Blair as tornado debris was first spotted in Buffalo County and moved toward Trempealeau County, which is in western Wisconsin between Eau Claire and La Crosse.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
17 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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Ever vigilant still, Elmer has mapped three escape routes from his shoe stand, just in case the task force reappears.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
MLK50,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ever vigilant still, Elmer has mapped three escape routes from his shoe stand, just in case the task force reappears.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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