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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Cincinnati Enquirer The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base airspace was shut down over the weekend because of unidentified drones that were sighted, per a report from Dayton Daily News.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
Most drones that are sighted appear to be larger than typical hobbyist models, which has also heightened concerns about their potential use for surveillance or other illicit purposes.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
It should be noted that partially sighted users who are able to work their phone's touchscreen can get by using just the Seekr app and the phone's camera.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Most that are sighted appear to be larger than typical hobbyist models, which has heightened concerns about their potential use for surveillance or other illicit purposes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Cincinnati Enquirer The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base airspace was shut down over the weekend because of unidentified drones that were sighted, per a report from Dayton Daily News.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
Most drones that are sighted appear to be larger than typical hobbyist models, which has also heightened concerns about their potential use for surveillance or other illicit purposes.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
It should be noted that partially sighted users who are able to work their phone's touchscreen can get by using just the Seekr app and the phone's camera.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighted
Adjective
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Many homeowners are aware of the electrical box but might not understand what the numerous switches do and might feel intimidated by the idea of working with electricity.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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Be aware of snow plows: Keep an eye out for snow plows and provide them with ample room to pass.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pinpointing the location of LMC* by finding an optical, radio or x-ray counterpart to the black hole, says Han.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The space telescope is able to detect more than 100 colors in both optical and near-infrared light which, though not visible to the human eye, serves as a powerful investigatory tool, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Guests—including Keira Knightley in Chanel Couture, Gigi Hadid in a Moschino-meets-Midas masterpiece by Jeremy Scott, and Carla Bruni in archival Fall 1995 Galliano—had already spent the evening dining under the watchful eyes of classical sculptures.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Instead, groups like Cal Falcons have served as a watchful eye over the world’s fastest birds.—
Chase Hunter,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The sawing action of these is best for roasts and crusty bread.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The demo crew then sawed the tower’s legs and used a truck with a cord to pull it down.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Even in a market full of whales and insiders, everyday investors can still succeed by staying vigilant, sticking to sound strategies, and keeping a long-term perspective.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With scammers becoming more sophisticated each year, the IRS is urging taxpayers to stay vigilant and take extra precautions when filing their returns.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores human mortality.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The quirkiness extends to Elsbeth herself, who possesses, some might say, a peculiar personality, one that seems to make her hyper observant and well-suited to solve unconventional crimes.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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