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as in messes
something unpleasant to look at
the frat house was a sight the morning after the party
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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 spots
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 sights
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Scientists cannot agree on how this shift from nonlife to life, or abiogenesis, happened, but some have turned their sights on trying it out for themselves in the lab.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
1 July 2026
Indeed, they will not be done shifting by the season’s end; a second is clearly in the producers’ sights.
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Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Kimpton also always gets a guide on the first day of a trip to show her the sights.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Modern thermal sights, digital battle management systems, drone integration, and rapid target sharing now play as significant a role in tank combat as armor thickness or engine power.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
There’s a feeling of excitement as tourists pile the streets—understandably, sometimes too many—enjoying the sights and new experiences.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
The route starts with the more popular south-shore sights, then grows quieter after Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, continuing into the East Fjords and northern Iceland.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Scientists cannot agree on how this shift from nonlife to life, or abiogenesis, happened, but some have turned their sights on trying it out for themselves in the lab.
—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
1 July 2026
Indeed, they will not be done shifting by the season’s end; a second is clearly in the producers’ sights.
—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Kimpton also always gets a guide on the first day of a trip to show her the sights.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Modern thermal sights, digital battle management systems, drone integration, and rapid target sharing now play as significant a role in tank combat as armor thickness or engine power.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
There’s a feeling of excitement as tourists pile the streets—understandably, sometimes too many—enjoying the sights and new experiences.
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Verb
How did Imagineering decide which sights to include and which ones to leave out?
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Our dad got us a job holding the pole, the guy sights on through the thing, surveying.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sights
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Additionally, tents and canopies will be set up to prevent the public from catching glimpses of arrivals and departures, the sources explained.
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The upcoming trailer is expected to be story-heavy, focusing on protagonists Lucia and Jason, offering glimpses of the HUD, voiced scenes, and new locations.
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Member's Mark Premium Baby Wipes Big messes are no problem for Member’s Mark Premium Baby Wipes, which come packaged in 12 press-open lid packs of 96 wipes each.
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Don't Put it Down, Put it Away There are kitchen messes that are pretty unavoidable and just come with the territory of cooking, like crumbs and sticky surfaces.
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
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From the moment that good Doctor Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany) spots the French frigate Acheron while jaunting across the Galapagos to the start of the funeral for the fallen crew of the Surprise is 20 minutes exactly.
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Robot spots faults ANYbotics’ quadruped robot ANYmal is demonstrating how autonomous inspection systems can improve industrial maintenance by combining mobility, sensing, and data analytics in challenging environments.
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The couple wore custom looks by Christian Dior Haute Couture, along with Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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During discussions about elementary and middle school social studies curriculum, board members made addendums, including education about the horrors of communism, why the Second Amendment was created and how counterculture increased the rate of divorce.
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The diamond gave her space to run toward something when the horrors of her past threatened to engulf her.
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Having a few good friends can be more meaningful than having tons.
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There are tons of other great Spanx deals to shop over the Fourth of July weekend.
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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
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The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
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“Sights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sights. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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