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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And in the past, if not as much now, other sights and sounds in the working life of a farm would provide a familiar rhythm.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Scott had his sights on another congressional term in this year’s midterms.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Volcanic Giants and Mountain Views Few sights in the region rival Mount Rainier National Park in Washington.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Following up on a project to improve the look of the La Jolla Cove lifeguard tower, the La Jolla Coastal Conservancy is setting its sights on replacing security shutters at the facility.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
The meeting took place Friday even as federal regulators, including the FCC and Justice Department, scrutinize the migration of sports to streaming, with the NFL being the biggest target in the government’s sights.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The post-oil economy will have to be powered by something, though, so the Eye of Sauron will turn its gaze elsewhere — and because the infrastructure underpinning renewable energy relies on critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs), places with access to them will fall within its sights.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
How long has Lorne Michaels been in your sights as a documentary subject?
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
Most of the city sights are within easy walking distance—I’d recommend the Museum of Decorative Arts for interiors as beautiful as a Fabergé egg.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And in the past, if not as much now, other sights and sounds in the working life of a farm would provide a familiar rhythm.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Scott had his sights on another congressional term in this year’s midterms.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Volcanic Giants and Mountain Views Few sights in the region rival Mount Rainier National Park in Washington.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Following up on a project to improve the look of the La Jolla Cove lifeguard tower, the La Jolla Coastal Conservancy is setting its sights on replacing security shutters at the facility.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
The meeting took place Friday even as federal regulators, including the FCC and Justice Department, scrutinize the migration of sports to streaming, with the NFL being the biggest target in the government’s sights.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The post-oil economy will have to be powered by something, though, so the Eye of Sauron will turn its gaze elsewhere — and because the infrastructure underpinning renewable energy relies on critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs), places with access to them will fall within its sights.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
How long has Lorne Michaels been in your sights as a documentary subject?
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 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
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Nearly one month into the season, the Chicago Cubs’ offense has merely shown glimpses of what the group can be at its best.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Buttercup the capybara is now a mother of four — and visitors to New Jersey’s Cape May County Park and Zoo can catch glimpses of her newest pups from the bridge overlooking the capybara habitat.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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With their gentle adhesive and easy-to-use design, lint rollers can tackle a surprising range of small household messes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Beyond monitoring, this sleek unit prioritizes a clean home environment with an automatic waste-packing system that instantly seals away messes and odors.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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During construction, this plate is embedded into the concrete foundation to distribute design loads to the civil structure while ensuring the alignment of the plant’s mechanical systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Your perceptive nature spots what others miss, so trust instinct and document the change.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Outside, a kid spots the bus and shouts.—
Emmanuel Igunza,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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The $10 billion that Cursor keeps even if the deal doesn’t happen looks, to my traditional M&A reporter brain, like the largest breakup fee on record (a smart move, given Musk’s penchant for getting cold feet).—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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From the looks of it, Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt will not be in attendance.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Arthur is living for the likes, his suburban house of horrors happening to bear similarities to the anonymous McMansions preferred by so many influencers.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Broadway power couple first met while surviving the horrors of the underworld in Hadestown before traveling to Weimar Republic Germany in Cabaret.—
Carey Purcell,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chihuahua State Investigation Agency After locating the labs using drones, officials found tons of material to manufacture drugs but no people, who were likely alerted beforehand and fled, the prosecutor added.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Asos has tons of polka dot styles at approachable prices, but one piece that caught my eye was this maxi skirt for its delicate, flattering lace hem that adds an elegant touch to an otherwise basic style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Austin eyes a new position as an in-house personal trainer, and Lindsay worries about the Chairwoman’s fit assistant, Eunice (Seoyeon Jang), stealing her Korean fitness-enthusiast boyfriend.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The hiring spree comes as the company shifts more aggressively toward enterprise sales and tries to regain momentum against Anthropic and Google, and as the company eyes a possible IPO within the next 12 months.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sights. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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