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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
Alexandra Banner, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Yet while Cars & Bids covers a swath of vehicles at an array of price points, and primarily serves as a gateway for aspirational enthusiasts located stateside, SBX Cars has its sights set on a narrower demographic but broader geographic reach.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
The chance sighting at the restaurant in Altoona led to a break in the challenging but fast-moving investigation five days after the shooting.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The projections overall suggest policymakers expect the US economy next year to be buoyant, with no recession in sight.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Yet while Cars & Bids covers a swath of vehicles at an array of price points, and primarily serves as a gateway for aspirational enthusiasts located stateside, SBX Cars has its sights set on a narrower demographic but broader geographic reach.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Mysterious drone sightings have recently been sighted across eastern states, prompting lawmakers' call, for answers.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
The chance sighting at the restaurant in Altoona led to a break in the challenging but fast-moving investigation five days after the shooting.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
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These works delve into themes of identity, history, and personal growth, but their presence on library shelves has faced relentless pushback.Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Official German statistics count more than 970,000 of them living in Germany, where politicians are making their presence a hot political debate ahead of elections in February.Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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At first glance and maybe first guess, since red and green were taken, a simple step across the color wheel would lead straight to blue.Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Every look is not merely a social nicety, but an exchange, a currency between two people who are communicating solely through glances no matter what their actions or words articulate.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tottenham, meanwhile, ended up going for Ange Postecoglou after being rejected by Slot and are still in the same old mess.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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It's been a mess of a season for both teams, with Mac Jones now starting at quarterback for Jacksonville and Las Vegas going with either Desmond Ridder or Aidan O'Connell.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here’s everything the Rocketman has shared about losing his eyesight.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
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John has been open about his struggles with his eyesight after contracting an infection in the south of France in July.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Before the first practice following the Northern Illinois loss, Leonard wrote that a couple of younger teammates noticed a change in his demeanor.Tim Casey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Little opted to share what happened to her while noticing the popularity of the firepits while shopping for the holidays.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some scientists speculate that these objects may be the remnants of previous binary star mergers, suggesting that D9 could offer a glimpse into their origin.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meanwhile, incorporated six images from the last 12 months into their card—offering a glimpse of their family life in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Across seven seasons, viewers got a thrilling blend of laughs, frights, and goofy monster fights that felt innovative and transgressive in equal measure.Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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It’s set during a live broadcast of a fictional late-night ’70s show whose affable host, Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian), conjures more fun than frights.Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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The city will host another Household Hazardous Waste event in March, which is free for residents, so please keep an eye on our website for signup information.Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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All of these Hershey's treats will be available for a limited time, so keep an eye on store shelves in the New Year.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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