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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
Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
During the last World Baseball Classic, there was a moment when Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve caught Carlos Mendoza’s eye.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
The News first reported in October that the Stars were eyeing Willow Bend as the site for a more than $1 billion arena.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
At Fairy Creek, the police had been notoriously brutal, often pepper-spraying blockaders directly in their eyes and mouths.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
During the last World Baseball Classic, there was a moment when Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve caught Carlos Mendoza’s eye.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
The cannabis industry is also eyeing it closely.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
The News first reported in October that the Stars were eyeing Willow Bend as the site for a more than $1 billion arena.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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This system is designed to operate only under proper authorization and keeps a human operator in the decision loop at all times.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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While the material isn’t traditional denim, thoughtful details—like real buttons, belt loops, and pockets—help sell the look.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Market attention has focused on whether the conflict will widen to other oil-producing countries in the region.—
DAVID McHUGH,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Her death increased attention and support for the bill, although the Session app the teen used likely wouldn’t meet the threshold to be restricted.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Vote counting would begin immediately after the ballot boxes are collected and transported to counting centers across the Himalayan nation, which could be as early as Thursday night.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers captured the most detailed image yet of our galaxy’s center.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Get clarity on a key point in your own mind.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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That concept isn’t out of sight, out of mind.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sallae Mae casts a flirty glance at the sweaty, bearded man who's called out to her the loudest.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, hosting the World Cup might appear to offer a major windfall for the city’s hotel industry.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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During an incident in January, Sohrabi said his 13-year-old cousin lost her eyesight when she was shot in the street.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Nursing requires diligent, precise work, so risking her eyesight to harmful UV exposure is a non-option.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Each operates as an autonomous theoretical terrain and evolves with the gaze that encounters them.—
Elinore Weil,
Artforum,
4 Mar. 2026
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The artists share an attraction to the gleaming counters and alluring rows of postwar consumer culture, but Parr holds his gaze longer, seeking the nausea after the binge.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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Paramount’s pressure campaign had been relentless, first winning over theater owners, who expressed alarm over Netflix’s business model that encourages consumers to watch movies in their homes.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Gittens was always going to need to build fitness after limited involvement at the Club World Cup and in the second half of the season at Dortmund, while Garnacho’s single-mindedness will not be news to anybody who watched him at United.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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