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as in aware
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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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Recent Examples of sighted
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet—perhaps the most famous story of passionate love and tribal destruction ever written—offers a particularly stark mirror for modern organizations plagued by internal feuds, siloed departments, legacy rivalries, and short-sighted leadership.
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Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
Since late March, velella have been sighted on beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Luis Obispo County, and along the coast of Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Adjective
Construction trailers have been sighted, and there are permits for an unidentified 150,000-square-foot building near the park’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter area.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet—perhaps the most famous story of passionate love and tribal destruction ever written—offers a particularly stark mirror for modern organizations plagued by internal feuds, siloed departments, legacy rivalries, and short-sighted leadership.
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Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Verb
All the meteors Tupman sighted appeared to emanate from the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius the Water Bearer.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
Since late March, velella have been sighted on beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Luis Obispo County, and along the coast of Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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Making this cosmic fireworks display not only visual, but auditory, optical data from three of the images was matched with the sounds of different instruments in a process called sonification.
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This new approach builds on years of research into stretchable sensors, ultimately creating a system that directly encodes mechanical pressure into clear, visible optical signals.
Adjective
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
Adjective
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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.
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Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.
Adjective
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Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
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Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.
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She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.
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Much of the same was seen in Pacoima, where a hundreds of people were spotted dancing and watching fireworks at the intersection of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard.
Adjective
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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The spokesperson noted that labor inspections of working conditions have increased and encouraged houses to remain vigilant and fully compliant with regulations.
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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