sighted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of sightednext
1
as in seeing

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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
Of course, more collaboration means broader deal-making and, this being Canada, producers and potential international partners are warned not to greedy or short-sighted, but to think long term. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 But government alone cannot fix this, even though politicians’ short-sighted and misguided policies have contributed to this problem. — Eric Khant, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 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
  • Sure, enthusiasts can add a larger LED light to illuminate scenes or an optical accessory viewfinder, but the Evo 2 doesn't work with external flashes.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Like its bigger siblings, the ELF-MN1 pairs an LCD with a micro-optical lens layer and a high-speed sensor that tracks your pupils.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of optical
Adjective
  • Because his own older brother is blind, Liu is strongly aware of the need to consult those whom his technology seeks to help.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter asked Mark if Ehrlich was aware that his audio was still being captured.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • General Daily Insight for November 01, 2026 Being noticed feels good, until one reaction changes the mood.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Maybe the downstairs neighbor had noticed it and put it in a shoebox, not realizing that you weren’t supposed to do something like that.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of noticed
Adjective
  • One example is optic neuritis, which is inflammation of the optic nerve that can interrupt electrical signals carrying visual information from the eye to the brain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Approximately four months after starting the medication, Engel was diagnosed with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of optic
Adjective
  • Blink Indoor Camera Deal Keep a watchful eye on your indoor spaces using the Blink Mini 2K+ Indoor Camera.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Moments of anonymity were few and far between for Taylor, who was also under the watchful eye of Larry during that time.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of watchful
Verb
  • On October 24, the famous momager, 70, was spotted — literally — in Rome in one of her fiercest looks yet.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Food debris build-up was also spotted on the inside walls and ceiling of the microwave along the cooks line.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of spotted
Adjective
  • This song describes how Urmila sleeps through the 14 years of separation, while Lakshmana remains vigilant in the forest and protects Rama and Sita.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But flies can buzz across the border on their own, meaning ranchers, hunters and pet owners should remain vigilant.
    — Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 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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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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