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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
Simon Makin, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
And those groups may make their own determination of when the moon gets sighted.
—Forrest Brown, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Jacko says blind children are sometimes over-protected by parents but should be treated like their sighted peers.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
This celestial paradox belongs to Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS), which was first sighted on April 5 of last year by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey, in images obtained with a 0.5-meter (19.7-inch) reflector telescope located in Rio Hurtado, Chile.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
There was no evidence that blind participants responded to training better than sighted participants did.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
And those groups may make their own determination of when the moon gets sighted.
—Forrest Brown, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Jacko says blind children are sometimes over-protected by parents but should be treated like their sighted peers.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
This celestial paradox belongs to Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS), which was first sighted on April 5 of last year by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey, in images obtained with a 0.5-meter (19.7-inch) reflector telescope located in Rio Hurtado, Chile.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Everyone is aware of the noise from the media and on the message boards (shoutout Lakers reddit), no one is acting like a trade is going to happen this summer for a couple of reasons.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Reflected sunlight from interplanetary dust around the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter radiates across the (visible) optical spectrum and beyond.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Each will be lined with 18 optical modules containing 31 photomultiplier tubes that can spot flashes of Cherenkov radiation in the darkness at those depths.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Under the watchful eye of coach Jono Zissi, the program has morphed from a perennial contender into a certified dynasty.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Behind them, quiet and watchful, Maester Rodrik whispered a prayer to gods long abandoned, his voice trembling with dread beneath the vast, indifferent sky.—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The life-sized bronze statue was sawed off at the heels and carried away by unknown perpetrators, Novo Mesto Police Department spokeswoman Alenka Drenik Rangus confirmed to the Slovenian outlet Dnevnik.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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Volunteers sawed logs with kids, taught them how to pan for gold, showed off desert reptiles and even hosted an environmental magic show.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Reese, the police lieutenant, urged pedestrians to remain vigilant.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Provide toys like building blocks, boxes with lids, or bowls that encourage creativity, try discovery games such as hiding and revealing an object, and encourage your baby to remain observant.—
Leslie Garisto Pfaff,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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When they are unexpectedly forced to move in with an estranged relative, the Smart Family must navigate oversized dreams, identity struggles and regional theater in this warmly observant family comedy.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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