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Definition of sightsnext
plural of sight
1
as in glimpses
an instance of looking especially briefly he always fainted at the merest sight of blood

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as in messes
something unpleasant to look at the frat house was a sight the morning after the party

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3
as in loads
a considerable amount this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel

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sights

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sight

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Recent Examples of sights
Noun
Boise nights are getting shorter in June, but they’re still filled with dazzling celestial sights. Hali Smith june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026 Construction is already underway at two data center sites in Hoffman Estates, and a data center developer has set its sights on a third facility. Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 4 June 2026 The shift is about intentionality and connection — not ticking sights off a bucket list — and underrated walking routes are at the heart of it. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 Imagineers are expanding the fictional world with new sights like the Glob Theater – a completely new attraction in the former Muppet*Vision 3D venue – and various storefronts. Eve Chen, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Multiple factors were considered including sights, food, culture and accessibility. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 She's also enthralled by the sights of Madison Square Garden, according to Zortea. Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 These photos capture the sights from both sets Tuesday night in Hollywood, Florida. Michele Eve Sandberg, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026 But with the deadline for sending referendums to the August ballot passing this month, Higgins has now set her sights on November. Tess Riski may 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Verb
Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sights
Noun
  • Meandering golf cart paths swerve around ancient trees and limestone rocks for an immersive experience, revealing glimpses of the sea through the forest.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The difference now is that those tools are coming together in more than just the big moments or in glimpses.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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  • Family road trips also create constant exposure to food crumbs, drink spills, pet hair, and everyday messes that are difficult to avoid on long drives.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
  • Tackling these chores on a regular basis can prevent messes from getting out of hand and reduce allergens.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
  • Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Eats Beat columnist Bud Kennedy covered a busy month of Fort Worth-area restaurant news in May, from beloved institutions closing to fresh brunch spots opening.
    Ryan J. Rusak, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
  • Illinois lawmakers voted to legalize sports betting, allowing a Chicago casino, slot machines at both city airports, casinos in the south suburbs, Waukegan, Rockford, Danville and Williamson County, slot machines at horse racing tracks and spots betting at casinos and tracks.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
  • The Spurs scored only 40 points in the entire second half and struggled to generate good looks in the fourth quarter.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Upon entering, the pair discover the horrors of bloody intestines, fingernails and a human heart boiling on the stove.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 May 2026
  • Their childhood, for all its horrors, felt at times like the easy part.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • There are tons of spa treatments, all on the affordable side, ranging from an abdominal relaxation ritual for digestive lightness to cranial drainage for migraine relief.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.
    Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
  • The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026

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“Sights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sights. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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