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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
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Bodies were sighted, but fuel that could have been easily ignited and the natural terrain hampered rescue efforts to the point where even airboats were eventually prohibited from skimming the river of grass to help.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Pollard's film is especially poignant in showing how short-sighted the country remains, even if the methods of dismantling progress have shifted from political entities to more public-facing groups.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The Audubon Society on Monday said Blaze had not yet been sighted, but that volunteers would be continuing to scout for her in coming days.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Bodies were sighted, but fuel that could have been easily ignited and the natural terrain hampered rescue efforts to the point where even airboats were eventually prohibited from skimming the river of grass to help.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Purple martins arrived in Michigan on March 31, sighted in Vicksburg in southwest Michigan, according to the Purple Martin Conservation Association.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Pollard's film is especially poignant in showing how short-sighted the country remains, even if the methods of dismantling progress have shifted from political entities to more public-facing groups.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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He had been engaged in a months-long chaste affair with Jane Seymour that Anne was aware of and angry about.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Toulouse, aware of the level of interest, sanctioned a move in the belief that Canvot would become an outstanding talent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Dai’s early bet on optical technology hit the jackpot last year as AI demand grew exponentially.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Later, the state would use this optical character recognition technology to count ballots and comply with the state law barring the use of QR codes.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Being aware of them and keeping a watchful eye on your power strip and its current condition could protect you and your home in the long run.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Jason, 28, is nonverbal and profoundly disabled, with significant cognitive limitations and little awareness of danger — vulnerabilities that require constant, watchful care.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Multiple sources later confirmed their split to PEOPLE in January 2025, though they were spotted together on several occasions in the months to follow.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Under dark skies, it can even be spotted with the naked eye as a faint smudge of light.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Hetzel was diagnosed with NF and an optic glioma that impacts her vision.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stay vigilant, stay protected, and prioritize your health above all else.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Stay vigilant, stay protected, and make your health the top priority.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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