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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
Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Despite being Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is often overlooked as visitors set their sights on its posh, regal sister, Edinburgh.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The manhunt for the Washington father accused of killing his three daughters before disappearing into the remote wilderness has intensified after campers in nearby Idaho reported a potential sighting over the holiday weekend.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
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Noun
Jude Law and Jason Bateman star in Black Rabbit Jude Law and Jason Bateman star in Black Rabbit Netflix
From limited series to those without an end in sight, there's a big hitter every month all the way until the end of the year.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Despite being Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is often overlooked as visitors set their sights on its posh, regal sister, Edinburgh.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The annual Aaron Judge at first base sighting https://t.co/G18ySZokSh
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 28, 2024
Another reason that New York should consider moving Judge is that the outfield could become full next season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The manhunt for the Washington father accused of killing his three daughters before disappearing into the remote wilderness has intensified after campers in nearby Idaho reported a potential sighting over the holiday weekend.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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His mere presence can provide the sort of spark a team needs during the August dog days.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Hidden Costs To Teams At first glance, upward performers can look like high achievers.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The History of Interactive Toys At first glance, the idea of a toy that truly listens—one that remembers a child’s favorite story, asks thoughtful questions, and offers gentle encouragement—feels like a good thing.—
Marc Fernandez,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Cleveland Browns quarterback room is a mess.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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These gooey bars are great to eat while otherwise engaged with the game, especially when served chilled for less mess.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Joe likely wouldn't make the same mistake again, as he's publicly spoken about undergoing EVO ICL surgery to improve his eyesight.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The smelly, hairy animals with terrible eyesight are actually a type of mammal known as a collared peccary.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Around 2016, Walker came up with the band name East Nash Grass, after noticing a surge of bluegrass music around the East Nashville area.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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Americans have noticed that Democratic leaders are increasingly unhinged.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This night owl behavior helps explain why park officials didn’t catch a glimpse of the new joey for until now.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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Minutes from the last policy meeting are due in the afternoon, and investors will get a glimpse into how the discussion over keeping rates unchanged went and what could flip some members towards a rate cut next month.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Ah well, Cesare already has two sequel novels published, so there’s already plenty more Frendo the Clown frights ready to be harvested.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
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However, interests in the islands should at least keep an eye on this, particularly for the Windward Islands.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Personnel staffers are also keeping an eye on Tulane.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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