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as in eyesight
the ability to see
lost his sight in an accident when he was young
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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 to notice
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 sight
Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Sedans, once a common sight on American roads, have vanished, replaced by an endless parade of oversized SUVs and crossovers.
—Chadwick Hagan, National Review, 1 May 2025
Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Once at the hotel, guests have access to guides and transport to see all the sights.
—Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Sedans, once a common sight on American roads, have vanished, replaced by an endless parade of oversized SUVs and crossovers.
—Chadwick Hagan, National Review, 1 May 2025
Verb
As of Monday, thousands of the critters — called velella velella or by-the-wind sailors — have been sighted along the California coastline since the start of March, according to iNaturalist, an online platform for sharing biodiversity information.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Toxic Freedom has an online presence and can be found at https://toxic-freedom.com.—
Tina Harbuck,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Graham underscored the importance of having a strong in-store presence with her collection.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But no matter how much the scene may resemble a legacy country club at first glance, this meetup exists almost in opposition to the city’s handful of expensive clubs with yearslong wait-lists and lengthy membership requirements.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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Del Rey’s dress was black Valentino couture, and, at first glance, the star of the show was the oversized bow at the shoulder, which also included an eye-catching feather detail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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Another recent video on her page revealed this wasn't the last time her cat used a ball of yarn to cause a mess.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Sick of lugging a heavy vacuum around the house to make messes disappear?—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Even very young infants will enjoy watching the overhead toys move around as the car drives, which is great for their eyesight and development.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, his eyesight has improved, and may continue to improve in the future.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But editors noticed that this cake went beyond the classic grocery store flavors with a unique layer of filling in the center.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Rosario said he's noticed an increase in Latino jockeys over the last two decades.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
3 May 2025
Noun
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Post yourself up at hotels like The Carlyle or The Mark, and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of one of your favorite singers or actors.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Objects are often askew and out of frame, and everyday sounds like a toilet flush or blinds being pulled assume a low, staticky growl, as though frights fueled by childish imagination.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a second Instagram Stories post, the singer offered another look at the cake, featuring a large bust of a clicker, the fungal zombie-esque frights from the Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series of the same name.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Dina, beaming, sits crosslegged on the floor in front of her, eyes full of tears.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Keep an eye on the second frame as a potential swing round if this fight goes to the judges.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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