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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
Martin Vassolo, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
This celestial paradox belongs to Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS), which was first sighted on April 5 of last year by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey, in images obtained with a 0.5-meter (19.7-inch) reflector telescope located in Rio Hurtado, Chile.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Be My Eyes is a company that connects people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers and companies.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025
Most that are sighted appear to be larger than typical hobbyist models, which has heightened concerns about their potential use for surveillance or other illicit purposes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Jacko says blind children are sometimes over-protected by parents but should be treated like their sighted peers.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
This celestial paradox belongs to Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS), which was first sighted on April 5 of last year by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey, in images obtained with a 0.5-meter (19.7-inch) reflector telescope located in Rio Hurtado, Chile.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Be My Eyes is a company that connects people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers and companies.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025
Most that are sighted appear to be larger than typical hobbyist models, which has heightened concerns about their potential use for surveillance or other illicit purposes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Everyone inside the clubhouse is aware of baseball mortality.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The first is, sensibly enough, that the optical heart rate sensor on the back of the watch appears to detect the loss of heart rate signal.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Born in Glendale, Calif., and raised in Huntington Beach, Gherardi and business partner Barbara McReynolds were high school friends who bonded over eyewear before becoming licensed opticians and opening optical boutique L.A. Eyeworks in Los Angeles on Melrose Avenue in 1979.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The more recent batch of 15 wolves came from B.C. and they were released (under the watchful eyes of many concerned ranchers) in Eagle and Pitkin Counties this January.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kyron Hudson, Devonte Ross are blending in nicely The transfer wide receivers worked through drills under the watchful eye of position coach Marques Hagans.—
Audrey Snyder,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso also plunge audiences into the tactile particulars and handcraft of logging, Robert sawing away with numb determination while he’s forced once again to be far away from his wife and child.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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The sawing action of these is best for roasts and crusty bread.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the law itself stands firm, its power has always depended on vigilant enforcement.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visitors are advised to be aware of their surroundings, avoid walking or driving at night and be extra vigilant when visiting banks and ATMs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From a young age, Noah was observant and contemplated what was happening around him.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Off to one side of the rally, a small knot of people faced northeast for one of the five daily prayers said by observant Muslims while protest chants continued.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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