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as in attention
a state of being aware
this young actor has the eye of every director in Hollywood
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
this wilderness area is at the eye of the controversy between conservation and development
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as in mind
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
in my eye, cats make better pets than dogs
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as in glance
an instance of looking especially briefly
all of the hungry luncheon guests cast an eager eye on the buffet table as they took their seats
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as in eyesight
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in to watch
to keep one's eyes on
a lot of his backyard bird watching was spent eyeing the squirrels as they depleted the bird feeder of seeds
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I wondered who tracked dirt all over the floor until I eyed the muddy sneakers
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eye
Elizabeth Leonard, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Even before Hank removes his mask, there’s fearful recognition in Aaron’s eyes.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Amazon is reportedly eyeing mass job cuts across its corporate employee base.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
With his sparkling blue eyes and denim shirt casually unbuttoned, Matthew McConaughey arrived at his PEOPLE's 2005 Sexiest Man Alive photo shoot, which also happened to be the 20th anniversary of the franchise, game for a good time.
—Elizabeth Leonard, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Even before Hank removes his mask, there’s fearful recognition in Aaron’s eyes.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Top banks from Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and South Africa are among the newly arrived or expanding institutions over the past 18 months as their leaders eye a market that still produces higher than average banking profits.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Amazon is reportedly eyeing mass job cuts across its corporate employee base.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Charged particles originating from the corona surge into the gap but are soon snared by two great magnetic loops—the Van Allen Radiation Belts—that usually keep them from Earth’s surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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That's how solar rain forms in loops that are suddenly heated, like during flares.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dylan Buell / Getty Images When the topic of the ball came up — yes, that ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 64-point night — Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner couldn’t help but laugh.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history had never crossed their minds and 20% said their families don't talk about health openly.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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The future is at the forefront of your mind.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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At first glance, Sunderland’s 2-1 win at Chelsea looks like a smash-and-grab upset.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Better, but invites distracted glances with every notification.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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Proactive care can make a tremendous difference in preserving eyesight.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Instead of seeing clearly afterward, her mom developed a rare complication called post-LASIK ectasia, leaving her corneas irregular and her eyesight worse than before.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Keep your core tight, your shoulders back, and your gaze forward as much as possible.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The second tallest, a boy, looks at the camera with the steady gaze of a future class president.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Cleveland Browns watched as two standout rookie performers, linebacker Carson Schwesinger and running back Quinshon Judkins, each left the field during the team's 19-point blowout loss on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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