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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
Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
Simmons is also intentional about keeping Ava out of the public eye and always from public scrutiny.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 June 2025
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Whispers of Meghan eyeing a role in politics have been persistent since the couple's move.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Keep an eye out for wilting leaves, and check the soil for dryness.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
Simmons is also intentional about keeping Ava out of the public eye and always from public scrutiny.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 June 2025
Verb
There is no shortage of Democrats eyeing a 2028 bid for the White House.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Whispers of Meghan eyeing a role in politics have been persistent since the couple's move.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Yet, this strategy stumbles when confronted with the complexity of human systems, where relationships and feedback loops defy neat separation and where interventions often yield unpredictable consequences.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In the middle of uncertainty, Smith prioritizes structured feedback loops, direct action and unfiltered communication with both clients and staff.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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And finally, the garments were rated for durability after washing, with testers paying close attention to signs of wear or deterioration in the fabric or seams, as well as changes of shape and effectiveness during the testing period.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Letarte expects teams to pay more attention to their In-Season Challenge competitors as the five-race tournament plays out, and the potential $1 million draws closer.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2025
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Others, such as 18-year-old fellow center back Jordyn Bugg and 21-year-old Lilly Reale, will be playing with Girma for the first time.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Wolf, a seven-foot, 250-pound center, spent his first two college seasons at Yale before transferring to Michigan.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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In a rare, bipartisan meeting of the minds, at least on this issue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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And all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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At first glance, this approach may seem both logical and inevitable in a world increasingly shaped by generative AI and automation.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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How Durant will fit in Houston At first glance, Durant looks like a hand-in-glove fit for a team that struggled offensively at times last season, especially in the halfcourt — deficiencies that were exposed by a veteran Warriors team in the first round of the playoffs.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The simulator also blocked Earth’s magnetic field, forcing the moths to try to navigate in the simulation by their eyesight alone.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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Plus, the animals have difficulty seeing traps laid for them because of their poor eyesight.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
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It could be considered a sign of ambivalence toward her mirror image, or the body image created through internalizing the gaze of the other.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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In uncertain times, individuals simply can’t afford to divert their gaze away from everything happening globally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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As a scout for Athletico Paranaense, Brito had watched Igor Jesus a lot at youth level and rated him highly.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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At a travel team game in May, Duke Blue Devils men's basketball head coach Jon Scheyer stopped by to watch Kager alongside scouts from the Arkansas Razorbacks, Athlon Sports reported in May 2025.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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