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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
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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
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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
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as in vision
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gazes
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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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
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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
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as in debates
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eyes
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
If a car approaches from the right side around a blind corner, for example, the right grip will vibrate instantly, allowing the rider to keep their eyes on the road.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
At David’s Tent, a 24-hour prayer ministry that was expanded for the fair, a woman in the baptism pool embraced another with tears in her eyes.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
When Caminero connected on his 10th, Steven Okert craned his neck, rolled his eyes and did not bother watching the baseball land.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The brothers both plan to return to the clinic to get a cataract removed from their left eyes in the near future, per Birmingham Live.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Keep your eyes open for the black bears that may be looking to enjoy the same fruits as you.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The next buyer needs to read your CIM and believe it without rolling their eyes.
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Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This Lego set comes with a convenient storage box, 790 Lego pieces, and lots of add-on building components, like eyes and wheels.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
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Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 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
As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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
Bright’s ‘Wellsy’ asks Garrett Graham at a party as Josh Heuston’s Justin Kohl eyes her and nods, beer in hand.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Leading online platform Kalshi, alongside crypto and sports gambling companies that have launched their own prediction markets, are hiring teams of lobbyists as Congress eyes a crackdown on the multibillion-dollar industry.
—
Emily Birnbaum,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Austin eyes a new position as an in-house personal trainer, and Lindsay worries about the Chairwoman’s fit assistant, Eunice (Seoyeon Jang), stealing her Korean fitness-enthusiast boyfriend.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Some were seen drying their eyes with handkerchiefs in a Reuters live video of the scene.
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Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
If a car approaches from the right side around a blind corner, for example, the right grip will vibrate instantly, allowing the rider to keep their eyes on the road.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
At David’s Tent, a 24-hour prayer ministry that was expanded for the fair, a woman in the baptism pool embraced another with tears in her eyes.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
When Caminero connected on his 10th, Steven Okert craned his neck, rolled his eyes and did not bother watching the baseball land.
—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The brothers both plan to return to the clinic to get a cataract removed from their left eyes in the near future, per Birmingham Live.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Keep your eyes open for the black bears that may be looking to enjoy the same fruits as you.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The next buyer needs to read your CIM and believe it without rolling their eyes.
—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This Lego set comes with a convenient storage box, 790 Lego pieces, and lots of add-on building components, like eyes and wheels.
—
Parents,
23 June 2026
Verb
In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 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
As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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
Bright’s ‘Wellsy’ asks Garrett Graham at a party as Josh Heuston’s Justin Kohl eyes her and nods, beer in hand.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Leading online platform Kalshi, alongside crypto and sports gambling companies that have launched their own prediction markets, are hiring teams of lobbyists as Congress eyes a crackdown on the multibillion-dollar industry.
—
Emily Birnbaum,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Austin eyes a new position as an in-house personal trainer, and Lindsay worries about the Chairwoman’s fit assistant, Eunice (Seoyeon Jang), stealing her Korean fitness-enthusiast boyfriend.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyes
Noun
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Blown-up images of the Patriots’ Super Bowl rings adorn the hallways leading into the command center.
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The kit includes a 25-foot pole with an installation sleeve and gold ball top, a 3-foot-by-5-foot flag and swivel rings and harness that allow the flag to fly freely.
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Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
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The couple wore custom looks by Christian Dior Haute Couture, along with Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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Your 10th House of Career and Status receives Jupiter, urging long-range vision and public progress that grows through structure.
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Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
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As Joe continues alone, Angela watches him with tears in her eyes before resting her head on his shoulder.
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Howitt watches players for signs of issues with mechanics and ensures targets for training loads are being met.
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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