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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
While Mansory work can involve powertrain increases—usually to eye-watering specs—this article will strictly focus on the company’s design aesthetic—or lack thereof.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Despite injuries, including to corner Kenny Moore II, Indianapolis is firing on all cylinders and the defense is a big reason the Colts are eyeing their first AFC South title since 2014.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
So watch the video carefully and try to catch the signs of unnatural eye movements, lip-sync issues, weird lighting, shadows and voice inconsistencies.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
While Mansory work can involve powertrain increases—usually to eye-watering specs—this article will strictly focus on the company’s design aesthetic—or lack thereof.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ottawa reached the playoffs last season for the first time since 2017 and is eyeing a shot at consecutive postseason appearances for the first time since 2012 and 2013.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Despite injuries, including to corner Kenny Moore II, Indianapolis is firing on all cylinders and the defense is a big reason the Colts are eyeing their first AFC South title since 2014.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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The bottoms also have flat rivets at the back and watch pocket, single needle stitching construction, back darter risers, and three-point belt loops for a sleek look.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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The new design also features a backstrap, clip, and metal loop rivet, giving fans multiple ways to personalize their look.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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If the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds, where will The Free Press focus the majority of its editorial attention?—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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White working-class people in struggling Rust Belt communities have gotten a great deal of media attention in a partisan context in recent years.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Oct. 2025
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Einav Zangauker, center, the mother of Israeli captive Matan Zangauker, celebrates at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv today.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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China places export controls on rare earth minerals The new rules curb the supply chain for the semiconductors that are used in phones, computers, AI data centers, cars, solar panels, and other IT kit.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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And while your mind may immediately go to the always sunny beaches in Florida or the upscale vibe of Hilton Head Island, the often overlooked sleepier towns are well worth a visit.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Not on his wife’s behalf but, rather, for the fact that he’d been given this luxury, had spent his life tending to his mind in the space that his wife had cleared for him.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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Yet the story that established Irving’s literary reputation is, at first glance, not a likely one to build a new national literature around.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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At first glance, learning how to apply liquid lipstick may seem intuitive.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 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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Lots of laughter, troubled gazes, leftovers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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One spring day, Tan’s critical gaze landed on the work of freelance journalist Gil Duran, a tech-industry muckraker with a background in Democratic politics who was starting to take very seriously the right-wing political ambitions of San Francisco tech moguls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Go birding at River Commons Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a morning of bird watching Wednesday at River Commons, a 100-acre tract administered by the Watershed Conservation Resource Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Subscribers can also watch on Prime Video or through Amazon Live, which is available on desktop, the Amazon Shopping app and the Amazon Live channel within the Prime Video app.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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