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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The assumption that silence is inaction is dangerously short sighted.
—Sona Khosla, Fortune, 6 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
Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The assumption that silence is inaction is dangerously short sighted.
—Sona Khosla, Fortune, 6 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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The city was aware that rejecting the contract put at least $90 million in grant funding at risk, Councilwoman Sarah Parady said in December.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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How the Horns held off the Wolfpack Anyone who has watched the Longhorns are painfully aware of the palpitations and hoop sweats that come with this group.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In January, Oakland Zoo noticed that Lola had developed a limp on her right front paw.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The no-frills vibe makes sense for an industry of trade workers who aren’t used to getting noticed.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These setups rely on ultra-precise optical transitions, allowing atoms to emit light with remarkable stability over long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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In Tuesday's interview and Monday's keynote, Jensen talked about copper wires remaining in server racks, which is a ding on the optical component stocks.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their extended range enables comprehensive mapping of vast territories, tracking snow levels to predict floods or hydroelectric output, and keeping a watchful eye on natural hazards such as landslides and avalanches.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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All under the watchful eyes of scouts from 30 of the 32 NFL teams.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officials advise people with pets in areas where the lizard has been spotted to keep a close eye out for their animals.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Directors and power couple Barry Jenkins and Lulu Wang were also spotted on the carpet, as was artist Tove Lo.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Eyeglasses Protect your eyeglasses and clear vision by using special optic cleaning cloths to remove smudges since microfiber cloths can cause delicate scratches on special anti-reflective and mirror coatings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Still, activists remained vigilant.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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New Englanders will still have to stay vigilant.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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