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
The flora and fauna that make the Galápagos a bucket list destination spill into coastal Peru, where creatures like green turtles and blue footed boobies are sighted regularly. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 The buck was sighted near the 18-acre corn patch his father-in-law worked. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 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
  • The resulting right-metal-right catalyst was then able to react, allowing for the formation of a product having very high optical purity.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at Washington University have developed a new method to let silicon photonics efficiently perform the optical functions needed to control and detect light, overcoming a key materials limitation that has restricted their capabilities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of optical
Adjective
  • Samantha Sloyan is aware of the distaste for some of her past characters.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the migrants in the IOM center are aware that family members died during the shipwreck.
    — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • In 2025, a group of experts on iron objects had noticed a sixteenth- or seventeenth-century strongbox that Gardner had purchased in 1894, in Italy.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Eventually, her friend—local musician and record producer Jay Oliver—noticed her talent and gave her a foot in the door by recording advertising jingles for the likes of McDonald’s and Toyota.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticed
Adjective
  • Following the successful activation of its infrared sensors, engineers moved on to calibrate the WFI's element wheel, which filters individual wavelengths for detection using a system of prisms and other optic mechanisms.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Classics like black and cream—a richer, warmer tone than optic white—always work too.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of optic
Adjective
  • While CIOs and CTOs have been keeping a watchful eye on rogue AI agents from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other major AI labs, within enterprises, the bet on these autonomous systems is only getting bigger.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Corie Walsh, 40, the Illinois mother accused of killing her 2-year-old son Barrett, entered a not guilty plea under the watchful eye of her husband, whom she is accused of attempting to poison.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of watchful
Verb
  • Morissette has been spotted making other surprise appearances this summer.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Each of the objects can be spotted with a modest backyard telescope under dark sky conditions, which has made the Messier catalog a popular sightseeing checklist for amateur astronomers looking to explore the wonders beyond our solar system.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of spotted
Adjective
  • Foreign governments suggested their citizens remain vigilant, but what can individuals do when threats come suddenly from the sky?
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Labor advocates who have studied pesticide regulation say the oversight gaps and failures to impose stiffer fines underscore the need for more vigilant enforcement.
    — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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