as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
you hit the bull's-eye when you noted that the real issue here is money
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Recent Examples of bull's-eye
Some bites may develop a larger red area or a rash, including the bull's-eye pattern associated with Lyme disease, though not every tick bite causes this rash.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
An infected tick bite may cause a bull's-eye rash (a small circle with a ring around it) one week to three months after the bite.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Early symptoms include fatigue, fever, joint pain—and a signature bull's-eye rash.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Monsoon conditions are slowly becoming more favorable across the state, but Phoenix isn’t in the bull's-eye — at least not yet.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
But the expanding bull's-eye is only one factor in Kentucky communities' vulnerability to tornadoes.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The target, which was white with a red bull's-eye, was pushed into the wound in his chest.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 8 May 2025
Life-threatening flash flooding is also a major concern on Tuesday and Wednesday from Texas to Missouri, with Oklahoma in the bull's-eye.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
An infected tick bite may cause a bull's-eye rash (a small circle with a ring around it) one week to three months after the bite.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Early symptoms include fatigue, fever, joint pain—and a signature bull's-eye rash.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Monsoon conditions are slowly becoming more favorable across the state, but Phoenix isn’t in the bull's-eye — at least not yet.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
But the expanding bull's-eye is only one factor in Kentucky communities' vulnerability to tornadoes.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The target, which was white with a red bull's-eye, was pushed into the wound in his chest.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 8 May 2025
Life-threatening flash flooding is also a major concern on Tuesday and Wednesday from Texas to Missouri, with Oklahoma in the bull's-eye.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull's-eye
Noun
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The roots anchor in the soil, providing a firm foundation for stems, branches, and leaves.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mulch provides insulation from extreme temperatures (cold and hot) by protecting the root system.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Still, more robust research was needed to declare that the portfolio diet leads to heart-health benefits for everyone, including healthy individuals.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In this poetry collection, Vilariño strips poetry to its essence—distilling love, loss, and the inexorable passage of time into spare yet searing verses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Stripped to their symbolic essence, the erotics of Frankenstein are about the body as meat, electrified by carnal pleasure and unencumbered by the soul.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The conflict could also arise over other core values, such as how to raise kids or what activities to prioritize in the relationship.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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In short, at the heart within the kernel of concern for memory is a concern for death.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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For example, one study used an event camera to count corn kernels on a fast-moving feeder line, demonstrating accurate item counting in a production setting.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the first half, Rogers scored 20 of Little Rock Christian's 31 points, including 16 in the second quarter as the Lady Warriors (12-5) overcame an 18-13 deficit before tying the game at 22-22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nonetheless, the suits could prove costly and lengthy—potentially having a material impact on the company’s bottom line.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, GammaTime and Holywater are planning to bring more of a traditional Hollywood approach by courting film and TV regulars for their products, a move that’s bound to increase the bottom line.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Defense attorney Marc Carlos argued Friday that prosecutors failed to turn up evidence that Bonillo was being paid large sums of money by the cartel.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bull's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%27s-eye. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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