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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An agent working on adjacent problems notices a promising lead and posts a smaller bounty for replicating the finding.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
The radiologist notices a small spot on the lung unrelated to the original reason for the exam and appropriately recommends follow-up.

— Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of notices

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Analyst Divya Gangahar sees several positives ahead of the company's quarterly results in early August, including improving demand and accelerating growth.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Unlike standard hearing and vision tests, these assessments examine how the brain interprets what the child hears and sees and may help identify underlying weaknesses contributing to behaviors associated with ADHD or autism.

— Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026

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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

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North Beacon Oyster North Beacon Oyster has quickly become one of Rockland’s favorite gathering spots thanks to its creative cocktails and cozy atmosphere, says Christie.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
The local radio station, RadioNikopol, has added a function to its app allowing anyone who spots a drone to quickly report it to the station.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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