SIGHTED Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

sighted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of sighted

as in seeing

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Relevance

as in aware

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sighted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of sight

as in noticed

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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Adjective

Politicians like Moore argue that the problem has little to do with the short-sighted policy of aggressively reducing reliable fossil fuel generation, such as natural gas, without securing adequate replacements. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2026 The days of making long-term, short-sighted commitments to veterans with few prime seasons left appear to be wisely in the rearview mirror. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Verb

Grace Goodwin Numerous funnel clouds were sighted with the line of strong storms across the metro area from Lakewood, Parker, Castle Pines, Chatfield and near the Bennett area. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 June 2026 All the meteors Tupman sighted appeared to emanate from the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius the Water Bearer. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sighted

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Adjective

Joe Conti, an independent researcher and physics enthusiast based in Massachusetts, is inviting eclipse observers across Iceland and Spain to capture the optical mystery on their smartphones as part of a citizen science project.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Just be sure your optical prescription is up to date before placing your order to prevent shipping delays.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of optical

Adjective

On the day of the fire, Farinacci was aware Spokane County was under a red flag warning and conditions were ideal to start a fire, according to Drapeau.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Asked about any projects with varying zones in a low-density residential area, Smith said city community development staff were not aware of another similar example.

— Rose Evans August 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

Although there was no place to safely stop immediately after the incident, Siddiqui checked to see that Aisha wasn’t bleeding, but noticed there was glass on her and in her shoes.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
The 13th hotel in their rapidly expanding brand manages to remain individual in feel and fills a niche that the founders noticed was missing in Warsaw—a lifestyle brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticed

Adjective

No area of the brain was spared from the shrinkage, but the change was especially pronounced in the optic lobes and the optic tract—the bundles of nerves that carry visual signals to the brain—with reductions of 52% and 62% respectively.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026
And to prevent knock-offs, the collectible will feature the company’s new authentication packaging via its partnership with Octane5 and use micro-optic technology.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026

Definition of optic

Adjective

No matter where his assistant coaches went while at Alabama, former coach Nick Saban always had a watchful eye on his staff members who would sneak out of the office for a round of golf.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Under the watchful eye of head coach Andy Reid and his staff of NFL assistants, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes put the offense through its paces.

— Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of watchful

Verb

The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, was spotted by plainclothes federal agents who observed odd behavior and subsequently contacted the Lomita Sheriff Department deputies.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
The creamy color is in keeping with the jelly polishes and clear, glossy tints spotted on stars like Zoë Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, and Kylie Jenner this summer.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotted

Adjective

Like a vigilant technician, Klotho steps in at each stage and adjusts the focus back to the original, ensuring that those biological copies remain accurate and legible.

— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
Consumers must be vigilant, as these unapproved substances pose significant, often hidden, health risks.

— Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigilant

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