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: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
2
eyeballs plural
: people who view something (such as an advertisement)
websites competing for eyeballs
eyeballed; eyeballing; eyeballs
: to look at intently especially in making an evaluation or choice
diners eyeballing the menu
eyeball the competition
: based on observation
eyeball judgment
Examples of eyeball in a Sentence
Verb
The children were eyeballing the desserts.
Recent Examples on the Web
Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 July 2024
As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 July 2024
The trip was perfect for Dante, who had eschewed college in the city for the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, and longed to drive across various American states to poke at conifers and eyeball the wildlife.
—Alexandra Sanidad, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2024
Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
Godsmack plans to cover North America primarily this year, then eyeball other territories during 2024.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2023
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Noun
Luckily for Fox, the interest generated by soccer has translated to more eyeballs on the network in general, with all its entertainment programming benefitting from a viewership boost as well.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 July 2024
As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Verb
Speaking to analysts during a Monday morning call with investors following the official announcement of the deal, incoming president Jeff Shell said that while Skydance is eyeballing at least $2 billion in budget cuts, the new company plans to bring more sports assets into the fold.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 July 2024
The trip was perfect for Dante, who had eschewed college in the city for the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, and longed to drive across various American states to poke at conifers and eyeball the wildlife.
—Alexandra Sanidad, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2024
Adjective
And for some of them — not all of them — their intentions are just eyeball time online.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
Godsmack plans to cover North America primarily this year, then eyeball other territories during 2024.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2023
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“Eyeball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeball. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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eyeball
noun
eye·ball
ˈī-ˌbȯl 
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
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