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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
Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Two of the most important rules: Never fly near an airport, and never let the thing out of your sight.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The pod sighted Sunday has ventured into the Seattle waters several times over the past month.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Here's how the stock market reacted after Trump announced import tariffs Trump's tariff chart, mapped Bitcoin at record highs, sets sights on $100,000
Contributing: Jessica Guynn
Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Two of the most important rules: Never fly near an airport, and never let the thing out of your sight.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Since the crescent moon is both very slender after the new moon and visible for only a short period in the west above the sunset, it may be sighted on Sunday, March 30, but more likely on Monday, March 31.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The pod sighted Sunday has ventured into the Seattle waters several times over the past month.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
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Unlike earlier platforms reportedly deployed and later removed following protests from Seoul last year, China is doubling down on the presence of its latest jackup rig, named for three long legs that can be lowered to the sea floor for stabilization.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jordan brings them both to distinctive life with his powerful presence and a virtuosity that wears its effort lightly.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles was nearly unrecognizable at first glance, sporting a head-turning look in a bikini and baggy, unbuckled denim shorts with a cowboy hat, oversized sunglasses and Timberlands.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the one in downtown San Jose could have been a typical anti-Trump protest anywhere.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Brit, trying to find her footing after the mess Kenya unleashed, opens up to the group.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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If the mess is semi-solid, use a sturdy piece of cardboard, a paper plate, or another flat surface, as a scoop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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Although eclipse glasses were essential to see any other part of the eclipse, totality was strictly a naked eyesight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fear Butcher had always wanted to be a fighter pilot, an ambition thwarted by poor eyesight.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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During the afternoon, boaters noticed four families of orcas, also known as killer whales, lurking near the surface.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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The channel offers fans an intimate glimpse into his life through a variety of content, including personal insights and challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The more candid posts on the page give Carti fans a glimpse into his personality and interests.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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And yet, there’s also something fun in exploring the lives of those who don’t blink an eye at dropping $25,000 on a Birkin bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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There’s another unexpected moment this episode when Hanna kills Joel McHale’s character, Kodiak, by throwing a knife into his eye.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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