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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
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The lifeguard then reportedly caught sight of a woman who was alive and asking for help.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Described as Big Little Lies meets Tiger King, Cat Fight is a fun and propulsive novel about three suburban women who, throughout one summer, each use the growing hysteria around a big cat sighting to achieve their own agendas—some more sinister than others.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Game Pass experienced a huge surge of sign-ups during the COVID years, but growth has tapered, and a ceiling has to be in sight.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The lifeguard then reportedly caught sight of a woman who was alive and asking for help.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Verb
Caw said the pilot announced the pigeon sighting and had the bird removed before takeoff.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Described as Big Little Lies meets Tiger King, Cat Fight is a fun and propulsive novel about three suburban women who, throughout one summer, each use the growing hysteria around a big cat sighting to achieve their own agendas—some more sinister than others.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
Noun
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The brand will maintain a presence at SummerSlam, WWE’s biggest summer event, which this year becomes a two-night spectacular on August 2 and 3 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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But Fletcher said the gun was not tested for the presence of Sartor’s DNA or fingerprints.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
Noun
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At first glance, the 4.92 runs per game the Red Sox have scored places them along the MLB elite, ranking sixth overall.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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But how were celebrities convinced by a venture that, at first glance, perhaps looked more like a tech experiment than a sports franchise?—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Even before the credits start to unspool, Star Wars fashion, director Richard Lester lets fly with a series of slapstick sight gags that pile disaster on disaster until only Superman himself can untangle the mess.—
Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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The Doheny Longboard Surfing Association also gathers in the early-morning hours at the Dana Point beach to clean up the crowd’s mess.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
4 July 2025
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Unlike his fellow paddlers, McBurney completed the race without the benefit of eyesight.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Once inside there’s more than enough space to comfortably fit four with a dedicated bin for small luggage up front within eyesight of all occupants.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Sports fans may notice a difference in the race calls this season as longtime announcer Trevor Denman announced his retirement in March.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Spend a few moments taking some deep breaths, noticing where the movement happens.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Under tonight's starry shroud, couples embrace, heads tilting toward the sky and children skip from telescope to telescope to catch a glimpse of the celestial show.—
Carlos Morales,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Over the years, the parade has drawn thousands of attendees who line up on the downtown streets to catch a glimpse of the show.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Ah well, Cesare already has two sequel novels published, so there’s already plenty more Frendo the Clown frights ready to be harvested.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
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In the wake of the blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers across league lines from the Red Sox to the Giants, baseball general managers are working overtime with one eye on the standings and the other on the July 31 trade deadline.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Images long associated with the birth of the United States ― the date 1776, the Declaration of Independence, George Washington's head and, of course, the American flag ― transformed before viewers' eyes into iconic Milwaukee landmarks like the Hoan Bridge and American Family Field.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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