ESPYING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

espying

verb

present participle of espy

as in noticing

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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That is, until audiences, like Carol, begin noticing all the fractures beneath the psyche of the shiny, happy people.

— Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Anudike-Uzomah has been a pleasant surprise, with head coach Andy Reid noticing improved explosion and get-off.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticing

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Joe Louis called to his wife, spotting her waiting for him at the Los Angeles airport.

— Kelefa Sanneh, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
After years of exploring national parks across the country—from early mornings in Acadia to unforgettable days spotting wildlife in Yellowstone—I’ve found that no two parks require you to pack the same way.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotting

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What to read next To have any realistic chance of seeing the northern lights during the eclipse, Earth would need to be in the grip of a severe geomagnetic storm.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
People who live in Palo Alto are probably used to seeing a driverless car quietly humming around on the street, but in middle America, many have never seen this kind of thing in practice.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeing

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The film from Nil Novi, Ten to the Six Pictures, and Three Friends/One Spirit is eyeing a festival run for early 2027.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
The featherweight picture around the main event keeps shifting, with one former champion at 145 already eyeing a move to lightweight.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of eyeing

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Anyone with information regarding Glover’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Yates Center Police Department at 620-625-8640.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, states have an incentive to vouch for the strictest possible rules regarding affiliates.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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