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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
Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Winter may still be in full swing, but travelers seeking a warm-weather getaway have their sights set on California.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
But for years now, groups of amateurs have been gathering with sketchbooks in cities across the world to turn their artistic gaze to the everyday sights of skyscrapers and sidewalks — and find beauty there.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Following its scaling plans with Untuckit, CreateMe has its sights set on an even wider mass-manufacturing expansion in 2027.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Transforming downtown Olathe Work begins at the County Square Commons as city officials have their sights set on making downtown a place people want to spend their free time.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Now Tynion has set his sights on white supremacy.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Brent Venables and the Oklahoma football program apparently have their sights set on a replacement for DeMarco Murray as the Sooners’ running backs coach next season.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
For Hernando, these sights and smells once belonged to everyday life.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
The Bulldogs now set their sights on winning back-to-back Boston City League championships and their fourth in five years.
—Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Winter may still be in full swing, but travelers seeking a warm-weather getaway have their sights set on California.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
But for years now, groups of amateurs have been gathering with sketchbooks in cities across the world to turn their artistic gaze to the everyday sights of skyscrapers and sidewalks — and find beauty there.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Following its scaling plans with Untuckit, CreateMe has its sights set on an even wider mass-manufacturing expansion in 2027.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Transforming downtown Olathe Work begins at the County Square Commons as city officials have their sights set on making downtown a place people want to spend their free time.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Now Tynion has set his sights on white supremacy.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Brent Venables and the Oklahoma football program apparently have their sights set on a replacement for DeMarco Murray as the Sooners’ running backs coach next season.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
For Hernando, these sights and smells once belonged to everyday life.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 5 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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The younger Charlap married Aaron’s aunt, and on holidays gave Emily, by relaying his father’s stories, glimpses into the 1950s Paris and New York that inspired her latest collection.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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That summer, Maya Hawke offered further glimpses into their relationship, posting candid Instagram photos in July that showed the pair relaxing on a bed and traveling together on a plane.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead, wipe with a soft microfiber cloth and a small amount of cold water for everyday messes.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ovens see a lot of messes from foods that spill onto the bottom or racks that can become burnt overtime the longer the messes sit and bake.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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The start is determined by a moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia, and Ramadan begins the day after the committee spots the new crescent moon.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the first time, Anthropic spent millions of dollars on several satiric Super Bowl spots.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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As a brand that always incorporates its tried-and-true pieces as well as new looks into each collection, this is an opportunity for Wrangler to either introduce new consumers to our classic denim (like the Cowboy Cuts) or to get the more traditional Wrangler denim fans into our newer styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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His face remains an ever-changing canvas of knowing looks, shifting eyes, and sly smiles, and his comedic timing is sharp as ever.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On the surface, at least, the glitzy Russian capital, with its shops and cafes and traffic jams, is well-insulated against the horrors of the frontlines, save the occasional interception of Ukrainian drones, about which few Muscovites, frankly, spare a passing thought.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Why, Newman wrote, would Julian choose to give the world reason to doubt that the horrors unfolding in Europe were actually happening?—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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In truth, their nonstop flowers result in tons of seeds that go everywhere, or their toughness is actually thanks to rampant growth that threatens to smother every living thing in a 10-foot radius.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s tons of sizes and lengths available, too.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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 23 Feb. 2026.
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