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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
Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
All passengers must keep chargers out and in their sight while in use, starting May 28.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.
—USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Noun
With no solution in sight, Charlie has tried to make his house feel more homey.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
All passengers must keep chargers out and in their sight while in use, starting May 28.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Verb
The original plant, the Mother Vine, was first sighted in 1584, and its cuttings still produce muscadine grapes today.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.
—USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Motorists are also likely to encounter a heavy security presence as authorities continue to restrict access into the burn areas.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Finding this amino acid in water indicates the presence of fecal coliform bacteria from animal and human waste, which is hard to detect by itself.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The sneaker is the epitome of femininity in sneaker form, even at first glance.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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On warblers and mitochondria At first glance, the standard ways of defining a species seem to work well.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The teaser at the end of this week’s hour-long episode promises bonafide flagship mess: Obnoxious guests, police coming onboard, deckhand Kyle apparently hooking up with a guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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It’s been a rush, a whirlwind, a chaotic mess — all descriptors that could lovingly apply to the Ghouls music.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2025
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Devon, frustrated, resists a morning glass of Ketel One before turning to her standby of boning the first man within eyesight.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Heartbreak comes shortly afterwards in the form of war, with David deployed to the front and Lionel left behind, on account of his poor eyesight.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Thursday will give a glimpse at a refreshed Nix heading into an all-important sophomore season at the wheel in Denver.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 May 2025
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Since welcoming baby Rocky in November 2023, Kardashian Barker has shared glimpses of the little one on her social media.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Here are the 10 actors who will be bringing the frights to Bates High.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 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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Other locales house hunters may want to keep an eye on include Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Muncie, Indiana; Springfield, Illinois; and St. Joseph, Missouri, which are among the least expensive metro areas, according to the study.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Swing it to your front to keep an eye on your valuables.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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