sights 1 of 2

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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2
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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sight

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Recent Examples of sights
Noun
During an April news conference, Menon said the mission is a critical stepping stone as NASA sets its sights on building a moon base and, eventually, sending people to Mars. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 14 July 2026 For 10 days, the thrilling Artemis II mission commanded the world's attention as four astronauts flew a record 252,756 miles from Earth and saw sights of the moon that no person had ever witnessed with their own eyes. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Imagine tall trees across the lake, a calm breeze, children laughing in the distance, the scent of your old canvas tent – there’s no forgetting the sights, sounds, smells and feel of summer camp. Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026 The Red Hulk has conquered Latveria and has his sights set on world domination. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 Players who frequent the park are in for a treat spotting familiar sights. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 The scaly monster is bigger than ever, this time with Godzilla setting his sights on New York City. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 9 July 2026 Perhaps even Fontaine's 1958 World Cup record of 13 will be in Messi's sights. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026 There are also suites, like the Mountain View suite, a two-level tower room with stunning sights, or the Family suite with options for unique configurations of beds and layouts to suit a family’s specific needs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Verb
How did Imagineering decide which sights to include and which ones to leave out? Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 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
  • The landscape opens up, and passengers catch glimpses of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers converging to form the Ohio River.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • In the years since their nuptials, Garth has shared many glimpses into their romance on social media.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Tips To Keep Your Stove Grates Clean Longer Clean up spills and messes as soon as the burner and grates have cooled to prevent a buildup of residue.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • This might lead you to opt for flooring that shows fewer scuffs, scratches, and messes.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 12 July 2026
Noun
  • Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.
    Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Imagine a supply chain agent that checks inventory levels regularly, spots potential shortfalls, keeps a list of alternative suppliers and makes purchases when needed.
    Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The venue that emphasized cocktails was run by Pearl Street Hospitality, the group behind Denver spots Hudson Hill, Lady Jane and The Wild.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • And some have responded by seizing the female obsession with looks, already rooted in misogyny, and rebranding it with maximum toxicity—in other words, by becoming looksmaxxers.
    Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • Smith’s few looks per game will likely be orchestrated, with orbit motions, screens and quick receptions on angle routes.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Many of its founding members had seen the horrors of World War I up close (Breton and several others had served in the French army) and blamed their fathers’ generation for the carnage.
    Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • Netflix is releasing a new game show, one that combines the popularity of Squid Game, the timeless charms of the live-action Wonka experience, and the unwanted ubiquity of technofascist horrors beyond our comprehension.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • The largest, the Koda Suite (named for Leo’s dog), which was once occupied by the Daunt family, is a terrific family option, with two rooms, two bathrooms, tons of space, and its own private pool entrance.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Over several decades, hundreds and hundreds of tons — hundreds of thousands of gallons — of acid waste from the pesticide DDT and even DDT itself were dumped into the ocean off the Palos Verdes Peninsula and near Catalina Island.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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