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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Pozzi says people may start noticing changes after four to six weeks of consistent practice, including being able to hold the position longer.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 27 Oct. 2026
Marshall Faulk, the Hall of Fame running back and former Rams star, says he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 18 months ago after noticing hand rigidity while golfing.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of noticing

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The half-mile Scrub Jay Loop is a prime place for spotting the state’s only endemic bird, which is threatened by habitat loss.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Styles has been spotting walking from Brooklyn to Manhattan on show days, popping into coffee shops, and chatting with fans on the street.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of spotting

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If this sort of shotgun approach to local targeting is a relatively unfamiliar phenomenon in political circles, football fans have long grown used to seeing ads for things that are essentially irrelevant to their own interests.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
In fact, resilient optimism begins with seeing the problem clearly.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeing

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Three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II was a full participant Wednesday and is eyeing a return to the lineup after a three-game absence.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Asian food coming Fortunately for hungry Boiseans, plenty of other tasty, efficient Warehouse vendors beckon — including the promise of a new one eyeing its introduction in weeks.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of eyeing

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Police received a call regarding a potential assault with a deadly weapon, according to LAPD spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Virginia Solicitor General Tillman Breckenridge faced the sharpest questions from the panel regarding the mask ban.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026

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