Synonyms of eyes

eyes 1 of 2

noun

plural of eye

1

as in rings

a circular strip

push the drawstring through the metal eye and knot it on one end

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rings
• loops
• hoops
• bands
• circles
• belts
• wreaths
• rounds
• coils
• collars
• curls
• girdles
• spires
• whorls
• spirals
• hanks
• cinctures
• furls
• twirls
• beckets
• annulets

2

as in centers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• centers
• hearts
• hubs
• capitals
• meccas
• seats
• foci
• bases
• nuclei
• navels
• axes
• cores
• playgrounds
• centrals
• nerve centers
• headquarters
• nexuses
• loci
• epicenters
• ground zeros
• cynosures
• omphali
• hot spots
• hives
• kernels
• magnets
• attractions
• hotbeds
• souls
• nubs
• essences
• deeps
• happy hunting grounds
• thicks
• playlands
• piths
• lodestones
• polestars
• quintessences

3

as in minds

an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge

in my eye, cats make better pets than dogs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• minds
• opinions
• beliefs
• feelings
• views
• convictions
• thoughts
• impressions
• perceptions
• notions
• sentiments
• comments
• observations
• verdicts
• judgments
• persuasions
• says
• estimates
• ideas
• attitudes
• assumptions
• decisions
• remarks
• advice
• guesses
• presumptions
• presuppositions
• faiths
• shoes
• theories
• reflections
• suggestions
• stands
• concepts
• recommendations
• estimations
• takes
• determinations
• perspectives
• viewpoints
• conceptions
• hypotheses
• stances
• hunches
• conjectures
• conclusions
• angles
• inputs
• positions
• deliverances
• obiter dicta
• esteems
• surmises
• credences
• credits
• standpoints
• counterviews
• slants
• outlooks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• truths

4

as in looks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• looks
• glances
• glimpses
• peeks
• stares
• gazes
• peeps
• sights
• regards
• views
• glares
• ganders
• casts
• gapes
• leers
• ogles
• squints
• side-glances
• squinnies
• coups d'oeil

5

as in vision

the ability to see

her eyes are diminishing with age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vision
• sight
• myopias
• squints
• astigmatisms
• hyperopias
• hypermetropias
• diplopias
• double visions
• strabismuses
• presbyopias
• aniseikonias

6

as in gazes

a fixed intent look

peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gazes
• stares
• glares
• attentions
• regards
• gapes
• scrutinies
• observations
• aspects
• fixations
• watches
• glowers
• contemplations
• surveys
• observances
• inspections
• examinations
• studies
• perusals
• surveillances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glances
• sights
• glimpses
• flashes
• peeps
• blinks
• peeks
• stimes
• scans
• ogles
• oeillades
• browses

eyes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of eye

1

as in watches

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watches
• observes
• stares
• follows
• gazes
• views
• looks
• goggles
• has one's eye on
• peers
• glares
• beholds
• sees
• guards
• gapes
• looks on
• perceives
• monitors
• wards
• gawks
• rubbernecks
• regards
• spies
• wakes
• studies
• glimpses
• glances
• peeps
• peeks
• espies
• bird-dogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• winks
• blinks

2

as in notices

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notices
• spots
• sees
• regards
• sights
• remarks
• witnesses
• looks (at)
• views
• notes
• spies
• perceives
• watches
• beholds
• observes
• catches
• discerns
• espies
• descries
• sets eyes on
• lays eyes on
• distinguishes
• gets a load of
• minds
• picks out
• marks
• identifies
• attends (to)
• considers
• scans
• glimpses
• studies
• makes out
• heeds
• surveys
• scrutinizes
• examines
• inspects
• peers (at)
• picks up
• glances (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• passes over
• neglects
• disregards
• misses
• overpasses
• overlooks

3

as in debates

to give serious and careful thought to

we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debates
• contemplates
• ponders
• entertains
• studies
• considers
• questions
• weighs
• looks at
• thinks (about or over)
• reviews
• chews on
• explores
• analyzes
• ruminates
• mulls (over)
• turns
• deliberates
• pores (over)
• revolves
• wrestles (with)
• cogitates
• beats one's brains out (about)
• meditates
• chews over
• reflects (on or upon)
• perpends
• cudgels one's brains (about)
• kicks around
• reminisces
• muses (upon)
• digests
• reasons
• dwells (on or upon)
• believes
• fixates (on or upon)
• speculates (about)
• broods (about or over)
• frets (about or over)
• concludes
• absorbs
• obsesses (about or over)
• opines
• conceives
• drinks (in)
• assimilates
• second-guesses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• overlooks
• disregards
• slights
• rejects
• dismisses
• pooh-poohs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eyes

Noun

In late summer or early fall, dig up the plant and divide the fleshy roots into clumps with one to three eyes. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

The boy goes to live with his mother, a kind-looking blond woman with sparkly blue eyes. — Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

Silvia looks calm, his eyes open and head propped up slightly as Hood prayed furiously over him. — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel best appreciated with your own eyes. — Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

As China’s strategic rivalry with the US and its allies deepens, Beijing has broadened its anti-espionage campaign, casting suspicious eyes on foreign ties amid concerns about the leak of state secrets. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Khanna has also boosted his political weight by endorsing candidates in key midterm races this year as eyes a 2028 White House run. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Start with three small dots of concealer, starting at the inner corner of your eyes and following the curve of your dark circles. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

The film will enter production this November in Vermont as production company GrizzlieBradFilms LLC eyes a 2028 debut. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

In another, a marmot eyes the game camera, getting closer and closer to the lens. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

While the team eyes various upgrades, including impact hitters and bullpen help, superstar Bryce Harper has signaled his readiness for significant roster changes. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season. — Bryan West, USA Today, 15 May 2026

Microsoft still retains its equity stake in OpenAI’s for-profit company, as that company eyes a possible IPO later this year. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing eyes

• close one's eyes to
• keep one's eyes open (for)
• keep one's eyes peeled (for)
• lay eyes on
• make eyes (at)
• pull the wool over one's eyes
• set eyes on