Definitions

sighting

NOUN

alignment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjustment

STRONG

arrangement calibration order positioning sequence

NOUN

discovery

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis detection diagnosis disclosure encounter exploration introduction revelation

STRONG

authentication calculation certification determination discernment empiricism espial experimentation exposition exposure feeling hearing identification invention learning locating location origination perception sensing strike verification

WEAK

ascertainment distinguishing unearthing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

secret

WEAK

loss miss

NOUN

glimpse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flash glance impression peek sight

STRONG

eye eyeball gander glom gun lamp peep slant squint swivel

WEAK

look-see quick look

Antonyms

WEAK

stare

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The last reported sighting of the St Malachy's College student was at Northwood Road close to the tunnel inlet, more than 600m upstream from where his body was discovered six days after he went missing.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A sighting of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., chatting with Mickey Mouse, wand in hand, felt almost cathartic.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Moon spotters were passing their skills to the next generation as Muslims waited for a sighting of the new moon to celebrate Eid.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Long framed by a tin roof and a tent, the theater had a reputation for discomfort, as it was a source of punishing heat and the occasional mouse sighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

First the big grayling, then the sighting of the cart; large happenings for a small mouse.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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