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noun

ˈsīt How to pronounce sight (audio)
Definition of sightnext
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as in presence
a position within view get out of my sight!

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2
as in glance
an instance of looking especially briefly he always fainted at the merest sight of blood

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as in mess
something unpleasant to look at the frat house was a sight the morning after the party

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4
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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sight

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verb

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
Noun
Cold storage also comes into play, keeping pests low-energy and out of sight until warmed back up when brought into your home. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 With the deadline officially behind him, Skubal can shift his sights for a bit. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
Upon sighting The Queen Who Never Was, Lohar reveals her true motivation. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Mountain lions have been sighted in Stulsaft Park, in the hills about a mile to the west. — Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sight
  1. presence
  2. glance
  3. mess
  4. eyesight
  5. loads
  6. notice
  7. glimpse
  8. fright
Noun
  • At many schools, investment banks’ presence is felt almost from day one.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On Saturday morning, the school was quiet with only a minor police presence at the entrance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of presence
Noun
  • While the departure of running back David Montgomery and the acquisition of Isiah Pacheco deserve a passing glance during preseason, everyone knows this is Jahmyr Gibbs' backfield.
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • At first glance, the idea that different phases of matter can exist together seems quite ordinary.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • Washable Orthopedic Dog Bed A versatile, waterproof dog bed mat that’s great for crates, travel and high-mess pups.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Be careful to not use too much, or you’ll be left with a soapy mess.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of mess
Noun
  • Having heavy vehicles frequently drive over your driveway can wear down the material and erode the surface, leaving behind a less-than-pleasing eyesight.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
  • While many species navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes, some fruit bats rely primarily on their eyesight and sense of smell to find food.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of eyesight
Noun
  • The type of helicopter that crashed can carry heavy loads and is commonly used in firefighting operations, with the ability to carry a more than 2,000-gallon tank.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • When temperatures exceed 110°F, passenger planes must consider lightening their loads.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • Local Law 144 requires an independent bias audit every year, a public summary of it, and notice to candidates.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That is, until audiences, like Carol, begin noticing all the fractures beneath the psyche of the shiny, happy people.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of notice
Noun
  • Others gave fans a glimpse at the beloved Victorian-style Massachusetts house that the characters called home in the original film.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • For those lucky enough to be in the path of totality on Wednesday and wanting to catch a glimpse of shadow bands, Turnshek’s advice is to be south of mountains and coast, where cloud cover is more likely to gather.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • After a couple of rounds of throwing up and an evaluation by the doctor, Coop is okay, but the whole thing puts a fright into the crew, and especially into Joy.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • They were not used to being hunted and had quickly got over their fright.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
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“Sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sight. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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