by eye
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: by looking at something to get a rough idea of its size
I measured the distance by eye.
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But cellphone videos recorded by eye witnesses contradict that account.
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National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In other words, don’t be discouraged by eye-popping fees.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
These 1,000 signals then had to be inspected manually, by eye, before being whittled down to 100 that deserved a second look.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
In another Met Gala moment, Myha’la Herrold’s structured gray Luar dress was accompanied by eye-catching Timberland boots designed by Raul Lopez of Luar.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
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National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
In other words, don’t be discouraged by eye-popping fees.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
These 1,000 signals then had to be inspected manually, by eye, before being whittled down to 100 that deserved a second look.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
In another Met Gala moment, Myha’la Herrold’s structured gray Luar dress was accompanied by eye-catching Timberland boots designed by Raul Lopez of Luar.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by eye
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“By eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20eye. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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