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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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as in loads
a considerable amount
this place sure is a good sight better than that last motel
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as in spots
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 sights
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
That's when Ratliff shifted his sights on them.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
What to Do The best way to fall in love with this beautiful city is to explore it by foot, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents that make each neighborhood unique.
—Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Per Variety, the film had set its sights on an awards-qualifying theatrical release for November, with a portion of revenue to be donated to Renner’s charity Rennervation Foundation.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Angelo then turned his sights toward Bolgheri, which had just begun to gain acclaim as the center of the Super Tuscan movement.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
In between detonating bombs hidden in Christmas presents and disfiguring the entire police force, Art sets his sights on the Shaw family.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Urban Outfitters has turned its sights to menswear.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
The team's owner and general manager suggested he wasn't focused on the trade deadline and instead has his sights set on business outside of the NFL.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Baltimore picked up a win over the Minnesota Vikings as the team set its sights on the AFC North lead.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
That's when Ratliff shifted his sights on them.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
What to Do The best way to fall in love with this beautiful city is to explore it by foot, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents that make each neighborhood unique.
—Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Per Variety, the film had set its sights on an awards-qualifying theatrical release for November, with a portion of revenue to be donated to Renner’s charity Rennervation Foundation.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Angelo then turned his sights toward Bolgheri, which had just begun to gain acclaim as the center of the Super Tuscan movement.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
In between detonating bombs hidden in Christmas presents and disfiguring the entire police force, Art sets his sights on the Shaw family.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Urban Outfitters has turned its sights to menswear.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
The team's owner and general manager suggested he wasn't focused on the trade deadline and instead has his sights set on business outside of the NFL.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sights
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Bunnie has documented her fertility journey over the past year, offering fans emotional glimpses into both the struggles and small victories along the way.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Although Tears of the Kingdom provided glimpses of Zelda's time in the past, Age of Imprisonment attempts to paint a fuller picture, following her through the events of the Imprisoning War.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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For larger messes, the stain-resistant rug is also machine-washable for quick and hassle-free maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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For a vacuum that’s quiet in operation and capable of tackling messes on hard floors and medium-pile carpets, this is a great pick.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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As a train barrels toward her near the final moments of the video, Perry spots a daisy on the tracks — seemingly a nod to her daughter — and dodges disaster.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rene Lima, a grower in Chicago who is set to inaugurate a cannabis education platform for Spanish-speaking seniors, spots a clear and promising pathway for DEI.—
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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Apostel included several selfies of herself and Cruz showing off their sophisticated looks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Tease… Without the Payoff Throughout the night, Grande, Erivo, and the cast teased exclusive looks at new film clips and musical moments — but the live audience didn’t end up seeing them.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Pluribus’ series premiere feels like a night of horrors that’s unending.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The foundation, established by an act of Congress under President Bill Clinton, is dedicated to reminding Americans about the horrors of communism.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Qatar aims to have 11 million tons per year of CCS capacity in place by 2035.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grating sections are approximately 5½ feet wide by 38 feet and about 5 inches deep, with each piece weighing about 2 tons.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Sights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sights. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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