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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
Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
When Katie Holmes sets her sights on a difficult trend, like white ballet flats, anything can happen.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Northern Command confirmed some of the drones have been sighted near U.S. military installations.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
When the pair returned, there were still no emergency responders in sight and the cars ahead had barely moved.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
When Katie Holmes sets her sights on a difficult trend, like white ballet flats, anything can happen.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
But that feckless self-absorption is rerouted, if not extinguished, by a chance sighting of local resident Charlotte (Alison Pill).
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Northern Command confirmed some of the drones have been sighted near U.S. military installations.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
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The presence of debt makes borrowers contractually liable for repayment.Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Several manufacturers spend vast sums of money on their presence at the show.Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, ostrich didn’t seem the most climate-friendly option (beans), the most ethical (beans again), or the tastiest (pork, in my personal opinion).Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, this glossy laptop looks like a stunner and is worth some hype going into 2025.Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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Over the last month, the Rangers have been a mess at five-on-five — more than usual — and have had a bafflingly bad power play.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Here’s how the airports are preparing for what’s likely to be a mess starting Thursday.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the two stars noticed the interaction and took to Reddit to share their thoughts on the shoutout.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Here, when United played the ball out to Dalot, United’s captain initially went to sprint into the channel but, noticing that Gravenberch was following him, suddenly halted his movement and ran backwards, which opened up space for a one-against-one sprint out wide.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Archaeologists in Pompeii have made a stunning new discovery: a private bathhouse that offers a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of the city's elite before they were buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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This remarkable discovery offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the region, providing valuable insights into past voyages.Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Vanishing will have no shortage of frights, action and bizarre phenomena.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Across seven seasons, viewers got a thrilling blend of laughs, frights, and goofy monster fights that felt innovative and transgressive in equal measure.Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Then, Kerry Washington dazzled with a dark smokey eye, pink highlighter, and nude lipstick.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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With tears in her eyes, Gascón was both brief and powerful.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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