ESPIES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

espies

verb

present tense third-person singular of espy

as in notices

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes out of the corner of my eye I espied the squirrel making another raid on the bird feeder

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Another notices a client’s life changing earlier and shows up before the client thinks to reach out.

— Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The graffiti multiplies until no one notices the restroom itself is falling apart, until municipal officials arrive on the scene.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of notices

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Taking a page from professional players associations, Abruzzo sees sectoral bargaining—where unions and multiple employers set baseline, industry-wide compensation and workplace standards—as the preferable long-term outcome for college athletes.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Later, in her dying moments, Wuornos sees Lizzie beckoning to her.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of sees

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Swift is expected to plunge back through Earth’s atmosphere by year’s end, as solar storms drag its orbit lower, while Katalyst eyes future rescue attempts for other telescopes such as Hubble.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The film will enter production this November in Vermont as production company GrizzlieBradFilms LLC eyes a 2028 debut.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of eyes

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Authorities are urging anyone who spots the pair or their white Nissan Altima to contact law enforcement.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Personnel described food running low at one point, not having Wi-Fi for days or any comfort spots to go to.

— Josh Feldman, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

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