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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
Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
Murray, perhaps getting ahead of himself just a little, even set his sights on the first-place Thunder.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2025
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Former tennis star Anna Kournikova was spotted in Miami recently, marking her first public sighting in two years.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Finish line in sight Named for the Bavarian river, Isar is headquartered near Munich, a hub of the European space industry home to facilities owned by the German space agency and Airbus.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
Murray, perhaps getting ahead of himself just a little, even set his sights on the first-place Thunder.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
Newport Coastal runs a sighting log that has tracked the first appearance of humpback whales, starting Sept. 25.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Former tennis star Anna Kournikova was spotted in Miami recently, marking her first public sighting in two years.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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Catalan Films, the region’s promotional body, will have a strong presence at the European Film Market with a dedicated stand at the Gropius Bau.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Elordi, always a magnetic presence, embodies the force of the quiet man.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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At first glance, CSCU — which includes four regional universities, the community colleges and the online Charter Oak State College — and the University of Connecticut didn’t see their funding levels significantly change in the governor’s new two-year plan.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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At first glance, the invitation doesn’t seem to give much away.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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This business is old and a mess — there aren’t overnight solutions to any of these conversations — but the fact that these conversations are being had by such public figures is such a joy and will lead to change finally.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2025
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There was mess from the beginning, and his hands were in all of it.—
Katie Drummond,
WIRED,
13 Feb. 2025
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Since losing his eyesight, Short relies on his wife for assistance.—
Elizabeth Both,
NBC News,
17 Feb. 2025
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State laws prevent juveniles from being within hearing range of adult inmates or within eyesight of them.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But in the past two years, users have begun to notice advertisements for the casino taking up a sizable amount of space online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Do Republicans even notice the turmoil that is gripping this country?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Fans also got a glimpse of the Royals’ new-look lineup as Jonathan India led off against Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi. India, who was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds this offseason, wasted no time in the box.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2025
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Welcome to Wrexham, the story of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s purchase and journey with Welsh side Wrexham AFC, has become a bit of a cultural touchstone in the U.S. and Amazon’s All or Nothing series has given American consumers a glimpse into some global football’s biggest clubs.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 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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Even to an amateur’s eye, the crisp, exacting corners and lines of the concrete walls prove noticeable.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Whitfield was introduced in season one as a greedy mining baron who has his eye on every last acre in Paradise Valley, including the Dutton ranch.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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