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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
Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article On Kirsten Dutcher’s recent hikes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, she’s witnessed a troubling sight: Ocotillos have keeled over onto the desert floor, and cholla cactuses are browning up from their base, fighting for their last days in a habitat that’s unusually dry.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The decision was made after officials sighted the new crescent moon, marking the start of the holy month.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
On the heels of an eighth-place finish in the Tour de France last summer — the best showing by an American in a decade — a win at Dwars door Vlaanderen and a runner-up finish at the Critérium du Dauphiné, Jorgenson has set his sights on competing for a Grand Tour.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article On Kirsten Dutcher’s recent hikes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, she’s witnessed a troubling sight: Ocotillos have keeled over onto the desert floor, and cholla cactuses are browning up from their base, fighting for their last days in a habitat that’s unusually dry.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
The short video marked a first-of-its-kind sighting for the country — and a conservation milestone for the southern Caucasus region, where leopards were once feared extinct.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The decision was made after officials sighted the new crescent moon, marking the start of the holy month.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Their presence in Maine’s waters suggests a healthy marine environment, which could be beneficial for the overall ecosystem.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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His pins along the boards not only gave his linemates time to change, but time for the next line to get on the ice and establish positioning to maintain presence in the offensive zone.—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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While the current valuation might seem steep at first glance, projected sales growth averaging approximately 25% annually over the next three years, coupled with potentially much stronger earnings growth, suggests the premium may be justified by the company’s improving financial outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Trades are almost impossible to predict, so these mock trades could seem a bit extreme at first glance.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the first four episodes, Newsom seems incapable of interrogating any right-wing position—whether on tariffs, book bans, trans women in sports, wokeness, or the mess at the border.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those were poor seasons which took in the decline of Marcelo Bielsa, Jesse Marsch’s tenure and the mess that followed with Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yet, many neglect their eyesight, unknowingly compromising their mental sharpness, risk perception and executive function.—
Dr Chibuzor Uwadi,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Adding raspberries to your diet is a simple way to support your eyesight and protect your vision for the future.15 5.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The new policy allows Ferbert to skip the time-consuming step of asking the council for permission in the form of a briefing session that must be scheduled days in advance and publicly noticed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Retailers often anticipate a bump in sales around dividend time each year and even small businesses notice the uptick.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The awards show also gives fans a glimpse at what to expect the most popular music will be in 2025.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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What began as a straightforward concept quickly became a revealing glimpse into the future of work, talent, and innovation.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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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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The desire to do good in the eyes of others strengthens when the sun meets Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Palace will miss his eye for talent and ability to convince potential recruits to join.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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