espied

past tense of espy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for espied
Verb
  • Year after year, Suni noticed that one species of bee, the champion’s orchid bee, seemed to shift color from blue-green to orange-red.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Alabama kickoff specialist Lorcan Quinn from Donaghmore, Northern Ireland, laid fiber-optic cable and poured concrete for work before being noticed in a local kicking contest and making his way to the SEC.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Authorities at the residence spotted the Chevrolet in the area and laid a spike strip across a roadway in anticipation of a second pursuit, which the vehicle later struck, officials said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Scientists spotted a surprise North Atlantic right whale calf in Canadian waters.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Potential owners eyed it as a floating casino or hospital ship.
    — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Mac Properties has eyed the existing bank site for new housing and mixed-use development.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In addition, Georgia’s economic development record is already well-regarded, including recent project announcements with thousands of jobs and a pro-business reputation that’s touted by both sides of the political aisle.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Haute couture is accessible to only a very small clientele, but it is regarded as the pinnacle of fashion.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Espied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espied. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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