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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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
As part of the reset, the duo have set their sights on a Paris Fashion Week debut, likely during the men’s shows in January.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Next year, Malik is setting his sights on a Las Vegas residency, not too far off from his bandmate Harry Styles’ five-city Love on Tour residencies.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
That said, Swift does set her sights on several other celebrities on The Life of a Showgirl.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
Perhaps there’s a haunting to be had in this injustice; perhaps these war dead, with the truth of their deaths hidden and covered up at the time, have left their own ghostly imprint upon the bay, drawing forth further inexplicable sights, sounds, and activity.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
Even with the historical sights around him, Järnkrok’s family was content to sit near the pool.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Moving away from YouTube, Yang has his sights set on expanding his talents as a writer, director and storyteller.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
With the cooler temperatures of fall rolling in, there's nothing like spending an evening on your porch, unwinding with a refreshing glass of sweet tea, and relishing the sights and sounds of the autumn foliage once again.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
As part of the reset, the duo have set their sights on a Paris Fashion Week debut, likely during the men’s shows in January.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Next year, Malik is setting his sights on a Las Vegas residency, not too far off from his bandmate Harry Styles’ five-city Love on Tour residencies.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
That said, Swift does set her sights on several other celebrities on The Life of a Showgirl.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
Perhaps there’s a haunting to be had in this injustice; perhaps these war dead, with the truth of their deaths hidden and covered up at the time, have left their own ghostly imprint upon the bay, drawing forth further inexplicable sights, sounds, and activity.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
Even with the historical sights around him, Järnkrok’s family was content to sit near the pool.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Moving away from YouTube, Yang has his sights set on expanding his talents as a writer, director and storyteller.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sights
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Dadiet is 6-foot-8, has had some good defensive glimpses in his very limited time and while his 3-point shooting hasn’t yet translated in either the NBA or G League, the foundation for his jump shot is encouraging.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mom of four also included glimpses of her son, Reign, 10, and daughter Penelope, 13, who was photographed waiting patiently in an elevator, while her brother was filmed showing off his skateboarding skills in an empty parking lot.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Black+Decker Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum Different messes require different cleaning tools, and this Black+Decker handheld vacuum sweeps up dirt, debris, crumbs, and dust from furniture, car seats, stair corners, and other hidden nooks and crannies.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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This handheld vacuum is great for small messes.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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This dual-purpose design requires exceptional stiffness, vibration control, and precision engineering, allowing heavy highway loads and high-speed rail traffic to share the same structure safely.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Same question, loads of responses.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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All the while, Cook spots a cutback lane to the interior, gives a couple of setup steps and zooms up the field for another big gain.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then, one of the Cochise County Sheriff’s deputies spots a suspect’s gray sedan parked outside a nearby ATM.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Swift is a huge source of costume inspiration every year, but this year's looks are likely to be even more prolific in the wake of the engagement news.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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All of these different looks show up later in the lyric videos, via brief video loops that run behind the giant-sized lyric excerpts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Black people, especially in America, have been subjected to the horrors of history.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the show, Ed is inspired by a comic book about Koch titled The Bitch of Buchenwald, given to him by Adeline, suggesting that her sadistic treatment of Jews during the Holocaust led to Gein’s house of horrors in Wisconsin.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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As usual, the college football slate delivers tons of options, with none bigger than the Vanderbilt-Alabama and Miami-Florida State games.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, a significant portion of plastic waste is incinerated, resulting in the emission of 850 million tons of greenhouse gases.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 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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As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sights. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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