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as in aware
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as in noticed
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 sighted
John Hickenlooper, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Bum-seok listens impatiently to their second-hand accounts of tiger tracks being sighted in the mountains, leading them to assume the animal must have wandered all the way down from Siberia.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Pollard's film is especially poignant in showing how short-sighted the country remains, even if the methods of dismantling progress have shifted from political entities to more public-facing groups.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Short-sighted selloffs mandated by Washington for short-term windfalls undermine those efforts.
—John Hickenlooper, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Bum-seok listens impatiently to their second-hand accounts of tiger tracks being sighted in the mountains, leading them to assume the animal must have wandered all the way down from Siberia.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Verb
Purple martins arrived in Michigan on March 31, sighted in Vicksburg in southwest Michigan, according to the Purple Martin Conservation Association.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Pollard's film is especially poignant in showing how short-sighted the country remains, even if the methods of dismantling progress have shifted from political entities to more public-facing groups.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The schedule looks to ease up in June, but the Cubs are well aware that nothing is guaranteed.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Among those who noticed was Land O' Lakes, which reached out with a surprise package for the birthday girl.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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According to the probable cause statement, Kirkpatrick, the witness and the victim were in the residence’s master bedroom when the victim noticed Kirkpatrick had allegedly taken his keys, wallet and cellphone, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The remodeled location will drop clothing, jewelry, electronics, the pharmacy, optical center, bakery, tire shop and food court, though the gas station will remain open.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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That reduces the optical power and is one of the most notable sacrifices in pursuit of a better gaming design.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The Oakland Police Department took a monumental step forward Wednesday in escaping the watchful eye of a federal judge for the first time since the infamous Riders scandal more than 20 years ago.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Most of the 50 athletes competing in track, swimming and weightlifting are taking performance enhancers under the watchful eye of doctors and trainers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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As Toomey looked for a seat to watch the race that day at Balboa Stadium, he was spotted by his old cross-country coach at Palo Alto High School, Forrest Jamieson.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Two other robots approach an indistinct tree line, and devastating blasts follow, the unit saying Russian positions had been spotted there earlier.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Hetzel was diagnosed with NF and an optic glioma that impacts her vision.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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So be vigilant and don’t be surprised by anything.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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