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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Duru first started noticing hair loss and soreness in her scalp around 2016.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
This could look like pointing out a character’s different skin tone in a board book, or noticing aloud why a toy aisle is divided by color.

— Anahi Collado, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of noticing

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Performance-wise, their 42mm objectives drink in enough light for general astronomy use, though not so much for spotting deep sky objects.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The greatest value now comes from turning conversations into strategy—earning executive trust, spotting unmet opportunities and orchestrating partnerships that create lasting competitive advantage.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of spotting

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That this particular kind of writing — and of seeing and explaining the world to readers — is going away with Swed, is truly a tragedy.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
How Floridians who seek compensation for damages from their insurers are seeing their claims rejected more often, in the wake of the sharp new limits on their ability to sue.

— Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeing

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The upcoming election is a primary strategy for some unions, including the Professional Engineers in California Government, which is also eyeing legislation similar to AB 1729.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Meteorologists are eyeing the potential for a nor’easter that could bring heavy winds and coastal flooding to the Nutmeg State this weekend.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of eyeing

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The goal of the next generation of fintech is to make decisions regarding money ambient, predictive and individualized to a level that current apps cannot match.

— Antoine Sallis, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Buried in the paperwork first obtained by Project Salt Box is a document regarding expansion in Pennsylvania.

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

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