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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
Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The sight of affluent public figures — even Indiana Jones himself — grappling with the potential loss of their homes is a striking new image in the growing category of climate refugees.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Northern Command confirmed some of the drones have been sighted near U.S. military installations.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Linebackers Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard, along with Taron Johnson, one of the NFL’s best nickel corners, are all back and will have Henry in their sights.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The sight of affluent public figures — even Indiana Jones himself — grappling with the potential loss of their homes is a striking new image in the growing category of climate refugees.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
But that feckless self-absorption is rerouted, if not extinguished, by a chance sighting of local resident Charlotte (Alison Pill).
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Northern Command confirmed some of the drones have been sighted near U.S. military installations.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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The presence of debt makes borrowers contractually liable for repayment.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Several manufacturers spend vast sums of money on their presence at the show.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, ostrich didn’t seem the most climate-friendly option (beans), the most ethical (beans again), or the tastiest (pork, in my personal opinion).—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
8 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, this glossy laptop looks like a stunner and is worth some hype going into 2025.—
Joe Osborne,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
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Over the last month, the Rangers have been a mess at five-on-five — more than usual — and have had a bafflingly bad power play.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Though the storm largely subsided by Tuesday morning, another weather system forecast is expected to spread a wintry mess from Texas to the East Coast later this week, which means people likely won't be able to put down the shovels anytime soon.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2025
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Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the fall of 2022, Kohn went to a dermatologist after noticing lines form on his head.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Image Nicole Hernandez has been noticing couples express interest in a special culinary addition to their wedding menu.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This means people in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be able to catch a glimpse of the planet parade on a clear night.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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This remarkable discovery offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the region, providing valuable insights into past voyages.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Vanishing will have no shortage of frights, action and bizarre phenomena.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
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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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Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The next morning, Villain was barely able to open her eyes.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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