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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
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Then, there was Kate Middleton, who wrote the book on royal beauty, with a powerful eye aesthetic and mermaid waves.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall expressed gratitude in her State of the City address that the owners of a warehouse that ICE was eying as a detention facility had announced plans not to sell or lease the property to the federal government.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
His fastball has been clocked at 98 mph this season, eye-popping velocity for a high school junior, and scouts have taken notice.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Then, there was Kate Middleton, who wrote the book on royal beauty, with a powerful eye aesthetic and mermaid waves.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
The company is eyeing the transaction being completed around June this year, with the listing to happen shortly after that.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall expressed gratitude in her State of the City address that the owners of a warehouse that ICE was eying as a detention facility had announced plans not to sell or lease the property to the federal government.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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This system is designed to operate only under proper authorization and keeps a human operator in the decision loop at all times.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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While the material isn’t traditional denim, thoughtful details—like real buttons, belt loops, and pockets—help sell the look.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The capture and killing of El Mencho focused attention on the 59-year-old kingpin who ran the Jalisco cartel, Mexico’s most powerful.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cavalry, which Canva has used for its own projects, has gained attention among designers on social media as an alternative to Adobe's After Effects for some work.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Based on similar moral panics among Democratic politicos proposing bans on new data center development from Oregon to Georgia, the Left seems ready to unite to oppose AI because of its extraordinary potential for economic productivity.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ryan said Thursday that the man had been wearing orange booties issued by the county holding center, rather than proper shoes suitable for winter weather.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Get clarity on a key point in your own mind.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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That concept isn’t out of sight, out of mind.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the Lands’ End Small Canvas Tote Bag doesn’t steal the show with flashy accents and bold style.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Vision loss can be particularly difficult for seniors, as impaired eyesight can lead to more falls, decreased mobility and loss of independence, the doctor told Fox News Digital.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then her eyesight deteriorated, which necessitated a month of radiation.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Stoic, steady under pressure, and with an unflinching gaze that does most of the talking for him, Chris has no patience for hypocrisy or cruelty and holds fast to a quiet moral code rooted in fairness and restraint.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Baldwin refused to play this role for white, heterosexual society and instead turned his critical gaze back on white heterosexuals, forcing them to look in the mirror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Paramount’s pressure campaign had been relentless, first winning over theater owners, who expressed alarm over Netflix’s business model that encourages consumers to watch movies in their homes.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Gittens was always going to need to build fitness after limited involvement at the Club World Cup and in the second half of the season at Dortmund, while Garnacho’s single-mindedness will not be news to anybody who watched him at United.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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