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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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There is no sense in which My Lady Jane is intended as an accurate historical portrayal of 16th century England; the deliberate anachronisms alone are a testament to that, not to mention the constant presence of magic.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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The existence of dark clouds of dense dust and the fact that the cluster is rich in ionized gas suggest the presence of ongoing star-formation processes.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 24 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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With a few snooty glances and snide rejoinders, Todd and Margo Chester — the Griswalds’ ultra-hip Chicago neighbors — epitomize the sort of detachment that’s too chilly for the holidays, too cold for friendship.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 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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The gadget even converts into a handheld vacuum to snatch messes off of couch cushions, windowsills, car seats, and more with the help of its two-in-one dust brush and crevice tool attachment.Clara McMahon, People.com, 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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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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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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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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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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Keep an eye on veteran wing Torrey Craig being a potential add into the deal, if talks continue to progress.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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