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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
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Louisville women's basketball has its sights set on returning to the Sweet 16 this season.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
While Happy Feet’s story certainly shocked many people, King notes that sights like that aren’t a rarity for the rescue organization.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Both women set their sights on the same event design job for the upcoming Sugar Heights Christmas Eve Spectacular.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Many Americans who want to start fresh in a new country have their sights set on Europe.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of writing and directing credits in his immediate future, but Logic has his sights set on playing an even bigger role in the indie film ecosystem.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Snakes, spiders, scorpions are common sights across the region.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Like many women, Markle is now turning her sights somewhere else.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Louisville women's basketball has its sights set on returning to the Sweet 16 this season.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
While Happy Feet’s story certainly shocked many people, King notes that sights like that aren’t a rarity for the rescue organization.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Both women set their sights on the same event design job for the upcoming Sugar Heights Christmas Eve Spectacular.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Many Americans who want to start fresh in a new country have their sights set on Europe.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of writing and directing credits in his immediate future, but Logic has his sights set on playing an even bigger role in the indie film ecosystem.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Snakes, spiders, scorpions are common sights across the region.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Like many women, Markle is now turning her sights somewhere else.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sights
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However, Benitez has posted glimpses of what appears to be Sewell on her Instagram since February 2020.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dowdle, though, during his time, flashed occasional glimpses of his brilliance from the previous two weeks.—
Mike Kaye
October 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Made specifically for animal hair and other pet messes, this Dyson is easy to move around, has a brush made to detangle hair, and whole-machine filtration.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Silos’ Food Truck Park also offers a range of local vendors with loads of meals and drinks to enjoy all day long.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Choose storage with wheels This trunk with wheels can be moved depending on needs; plus, with all its ample room, it can be filled with loads of extra clothes and necessities for the home, like paper towels and toilet paper rolls, until they are needed inside the house.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Take the quiz here … SECONDHAND SECRETS – Bargain hunter spots potential medieval treasures at thrift shop for $30.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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On his daily jog, Donald spots Lee heading to his car, stopping to scratch his back on the flagstone façade of Donald’s mistress’s house, right on schedule.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The show’s intellectual horrors in no way dilute the on-screen gore, though.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Pluribus is as dry, ironic, brutal, and alert to the horrors festering in no small number of human souls as anything he’s made.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Turning waste Into energy The Surrey Biofuel Facility processes approximately 115,000 tons of food waste each year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Like Ferrari, by 2016, tons of automakers caught on to CarPlay and began integrating it into their products.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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