sighted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of sightednext
1
as in seeing

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Relevance
2
as in aware

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sighted

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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
In North Carolina, the first big heat wave of the year has come and gone, and the annual, maddeningly short-sighted response to it will soon follow. — Ashley Ward, Washington Post, 15 July 2026 Politicians like Moore argue that the problem has little to do with the short-sighted policy of aggressively reducing reliable fossil fuel generation, such as natural gas, without securing adequate replacements. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 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
  1. optical
  2. aware
  3. noticed
  4. optic
  5. watchful
  6. spotted
  7. vigilant
  8. saw
Adjective
  • However, those optical measurements remained open to interpretation, partly due to the challenges of isolating the optical signal.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This stock has been on a volatile ride since June, but the fundamental reason to own it — optical technology replacing more copper in the data center to keep up with the need for faster data transfer speeds — hasn't changed.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of optical
Adjective
  • On the day of the fire, Farinacci was aware Spokane County was under a red flag warning and conditions were ideal to start a fire, according to Drapeau.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Asked about any projects with varying zones in a low-density residential area, Smith said city community development staff were not aware of another similar example.
    — Rose Evans August 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • With the Maumelle High School football team split into position groups during practice, a player noticed there was movement inside his helmet.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The woman apparently noticed the surveillance camera, and ripped it off the shelf.
    — Ali Bauman, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticed
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
  • The kids in The Shards might benefit from an occasional watchful eye, if only their parents weren’t vacationing in Europe indefinitely.
    — Rob Haskell, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • King, ever watchful, hired a music attorney who inked her husband’s record deal.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of watchful
Verb
  • The following day, several reports came in from Roseville residents who spotted a bear near Foothills Boulevard between Blue Oaks and Pleasant Grove boulevards.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Bieber has been a committed regular for years, often spotted leaving Forma in a coordinating Alo or CSB workout set.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotted
Adjective
  • Like a vigilant technician, Klotho steps in at each stage and adjusts the focus back to the original, ensuring that those biological copies remain accurate and legible.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers must be vigilant, as these unapproved substances pose significant, often hidden, health risks.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigilant
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of saw

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