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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
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
There’s a feeling of excitement as tourists pile the streets—understandably, sometimes too many—enjoying the sights and new experiences.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
There’s something special about unwinding outdoors, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature by yourself or with company, and having glowing lights as a backdrop.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The Ortizes have their sights set on opening the bar at 4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Indoors, there’s a lot to set your sights on, too, between the rustic dining room that exudes southern charm to the living room with a hanging wicker swing.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
After their bid to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo unraveled late Monday night, the Boston Celtics must now turn their sights back to one of their own stars.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The ship docks close to town, public transport is nearby, and the main sights can be reached on foot.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Dick Brennan has the sights and sounds of the day and Doug Williams speaks to many fans witnessing a celebration like this for the first time in their lives.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
The Tustin Summer Academy is full of sights and sounds, and smells, that aren’t usually associated with a traditional summer camp.
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Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
There’s a feeling of excitement as tourists pile the streets—understandably, sometimes too many—enjoying the sights and new experiences.
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
There’s something special about unwinding outdoors, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature by yourself or with company, and having glowing lights as a backdrop.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The Ortizes have their sights set on opening the bar at 4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Indoors, there’s a lot to set your sights on, too, between the rustic dining room that exudes southern charm to the living room with a hanging wicker swing.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
After their bid to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo unraveled late Monday night, the Boston Celtics must now turn their sights back to one of their own stars.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The ship docks close to town, public transport is nearby, and the main sights can be reached on foot.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Dick Brennan has the sights and sounds of the day and Doug Williams speaks to many fans witnessing a celebration like this for the first time in their lives.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
How did Imagineering decide which sights to include and which ones to leave out?
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sights
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Through behind-the-scenes glimpses of coral nurseries, reef restoration projects and marine life encounters, Hi-c hopes to introduce more people to an underwater world many never have the opportunity to see for themselves.
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Videos from the streets of the capital showed glimpses of the ensuing chaos.
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Without the right systems in place, messes can quickly get out of control and leave your space feeling messy.
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The ghostly character doesn't have a particularly significant role in the story, but is a constant nuisance in the tapestry of Hogwarts with antics that include throwing things, making messes, pulling pranks, and generally causing mischief that enrages caretaker Argus Filch.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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From the moment that good Doctor Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany) spots the French frigate Acheron while jaunting across the Galapagos to the start of the funeral for the fallen crew of the Surprise is 20 minutes exactly.
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Robot spots faults ANYbotics’ quadruped robot ANYmal is demonstrating how autonomous inspection systems can improve industrial maintenance by combining mobility, sensing, and data analytics in challenging environments.
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Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Foul odors coming from the Ocean Hill apartment led to a 911 call on Wednesday that revealed the place’s horrors.
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Aside from a bloodied ear here or there, most of the horrors in Leviticus are implied rather than shown.
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The aim is to cut greenhouse gases from roughly 350,000 tons of organic waste a year and help Los Angeles finally comply with California’s ambitious Senate Bill 1383 composting mandates.
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There are tons of mice out there with an entire keypad’s worth of thumb buttons — the Razer Naga pioneered the genre.
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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
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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.
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“Sights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sights. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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