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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
Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The House voted 105-2 on the plan (HB 7031), which drew some criticism for lifting sales taxes for the next fiscal year on firearm accessories, including holsters, magazines, muzzle devices, sights and suppressors.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
During this low point for our heroes, Butcher (Karl Urban) reappears with his sights set on acquiring a virus that will wipe all supes off the map.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Cultural sights are easy to pair with outdoor adventures.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Here are first sights and sounds of Whispers in May.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Her sights are set on other opportunities.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
According to Cuba’s version, authorities seized assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosive devices — including Molotov cocktails — bulletproof vests, telescopic sights and camouflage uniforms from the vessel.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath of the gunfight, the ministry said assault rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, bulletproof vests, telescopic sights and camouflage uniforms were seized from the speedboat.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
Lawmakers voted 105-2 to approve the plan (HB 7031), though the proposal drew criticism for suspending sales taxes next fiscal year on firearm accessories such as holsters, magazines, muzzle devices, sights and suppressors.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The House voted 105-2 on the plan (HB 7031), which drew some criticism for lifting sales taxes for the next fiscal year on firearm accessories, including holsters, magazines, muzzle devices, sights and suppressors.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
During this low point for our heroes, Butcher (Karl Urban) reappears with his sights set on acquiring a virus that will wipe all supes off the map.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Cultural sights are easy to pair with outdoor adventures.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Here are first sights and sounds of Whispers in May.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Her sights are set on other opportunities.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
According to Cuba’s version, authorities seized assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosive devices — including Molotov cocktails — bulletproof vests, telescopic sights and camouflage uniforms from the vessel.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath of the gunfight, the ministry said assault rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, bulletproof vests, telescopic sights and camouflage uniforms were seized from the speedboat.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Feb. 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
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This total immersion is impossible in the digital world, where glimpses to other lives are too fleeting to be deeply experienced.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Texas football is beginning spring practices soon and its the first glimpses of what the 2026 Longhorns will look like.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, the resulting electronic fog messes with the navigation systems of commercial vessels that aren’t involved in the conflict.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Keep reading to learn how to tackle messes room by room, from play areas to bedrooms and beyond, all while using products that are safe for tiny hands and curious mouths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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At a transit station, Min Ho spots Kitty on a train, bags in tow.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your quick mind spots what to improve, and your confidence helps others get on board.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Put your winter boots back in the shoe closet—these comfy spring looks are perfect for every occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pairing those two together in nickel and dime packages could create uncanny pre-snap looks for opposing offenses.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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William Grimes wrote before that moment, introducing a distinctly American voice shaped by the horrors of enslavement in the South and the precariousness of freedom in the North.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the time, France, led by President Jacques Chirac, could not countenance supporting an attack on Saddam Hussein, given the weak evidence for either weapons of mass destruction or a link to the horrors of 9/11.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The complex process, requiring two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant, is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each ship displaces about 10,000 tons, which is roughly 22 million pounds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Sights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sights. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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