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as in attention
a state of being aware
this young actor has the eye of every director in Hollywood
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
this wilderness area is at the eye of the controversy between conservation and development
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as in mind
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
in my eye, cats make better pets than dogs
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as in glance
an instance of looking especially briefly
all of the hungry luncheon guests cast an eager eye on the buffet table as they took their seats
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as in eyesight
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in to watch
to keep one's eyes on
a lot of his backyard bird watching was spent eyeing the squirrels as they depleted the bird feeder of seeds
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I wondered who tracked dirt all over the floor until I eyed the muddy sneakers
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eye
Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Genuinely eye-popping viewing potential is only half the picture when sitting back to indulge in a blockbuster movie or three.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The push comes at a pivotal moment for OpenAI, which is eyeing a trillion-dollar IPO while trying to fend off fierce competition from rival AI lab Anthropic.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Noun
Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
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Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Genuinely eye-popping viewing potential is only half the picture when sitting back to indulge in a blockbuster movie or three.
—
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Verb
Seoul is eyeing inclusion in MSCI’s Developed Markets watchlist, a prerequisite for eventual upward reclassification.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The push comes at a pivotal moment for OpenAI, which is eyeing a trillion-dollar IPO while trying to fend off fierce competition from rival AI lab Anthropic.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
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Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Stevie Wonder were a few big names at the Obama center opening ceremony.
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Regardless, not every player is drafted with stardom in mind.
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The Virgo moon offers opportunities to share what’s on your mind with others.
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For a military stung by a damning 2026 IG investigation into treatment of military working dogs, this sort of investment is quite welcome, but a deeper glance at the contract tells another story.
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At first glance, the assignment to turn Lestat into a rock star seemed straightforward.
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Even a moment of direct sunlight can damage your eyesight, including when looking through a camera lens.
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Yes, my unaided eyesight is that bad.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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Most focus on the soldiers’ faces, their uniforms, and the solemn gaze directed toward the Wall of Names.
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Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the FIFA World Cup.
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Debating the ‘Suez moment’ As the two sides enter into the next phase of negotiation, observers are watching closely for what exactly the US gained from a conflict that took a heavy global economic toll.
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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