sighting

present participle of sight

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sighting Before the new regulations, says Annie Inglis, Marine Biology Presenter with Quark, the expedition crew would be hurrying to get guests in Zodiacs to try to get closer to a bear sighting like this. Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Golden State skywatchers also have a better chance of sighting shooting stars because the state’s average elevation is nearly 3,000 feet, the study said. Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighting
Verb
  • The centerpiece of its design is a cardinal, and living in the South, many of us have watched the trees for these beloved birds as an early sign of spring each year (especially for those in Virginia spotting their state bird).
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • However, critics see it as rooting for the underdog running amok, spotting an academic Marxist concept used to limit a free society.
    John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This could mean smiling at yourself in the mirror, reflecting on what nature offered you today, checking in with a friend or noticing a small act of self-kindness.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Hudak’s neighbor reported the watch missing after returning home from a two-week vacation and noticing it was gone on July 18, detectives say.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Corr appeared to have knowledge of the victims daily routines and would make comments about ‘seeing them soon’.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Back then, Julian said the area was practically devoid of anything regarding the cultural arts.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Sighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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