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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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
To the untrained eye, glass skin and butter skin may not seem all that different; but there are a few key differentiating factors.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2025
As soon as the two sneakerheads entered the convention space, Affleck's son stopped to eye the pair of sneakers.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For 35 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has served as humanity's tireless eye in the sky, capturing breathtaking views of the cosmos and transforming our understanding of the universe.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
To the untrained eye, glass skin and butter skin may not seem all that different; but there are a few key differentiating factors.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Sports Illustrated reports that three other teams are eyeing Jeanty: the Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2025
As soon as the two sneakerheads entered the convention space, Affleck's son stopped to eye the pair of sneakers.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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There’s trekking pole attachment loops, a stretchy outer pocket with room enough for a layer or rain jacket, and the combination of a roll-top closure, compression straps and full length side zip makes accessing everything super easy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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Build Feedback Loops That Invite Lived Experience Into Process Effective third space organizations build feedback loops that move in every direction—top down, bottom up, and laterally—with transparency, accountability, and storytelling at their core.—
Mary Hemphill, PhD,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The move comes on the heels of massive changes at the center, as President Trump fired the president and chairman in early February.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Research shows harboring resentment erodes your mental and physical health, consuming your thoughts, keeping the hurt at the center of your daily activities, weighing you down and depleting energy that could be channeled into more positive and creative directions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trust in Trump’s economy slips, new poll finds Many Americans voted with their wallets front of mind during the 2024 presidential election.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Concerns about such performance reviews were also top of mind at the conference.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Plotting all those passes onto the pitch may look a little messy at first glance but the maps below help underline how Pedri’s positional flexibility, adapting his game to the defensive approach of each opposing team, allows Barcelona to keep moving forward.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the white track top looks like a standard issue track top.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even very young infants will enjoy watching the overhead toys move around as the car drives, which is great for their eyesight and development.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, his eyesight has improved, and may continue to improve in the future.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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About her calm power and that soft, unblinking gaze.—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Coach has turned its gaze to its footwear for the brand’s latest campaign.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Self Offense’s workshops, for instance, participants watch video scenarios and are asked to reflect on what a fly on the wall would see and hear.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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But there’s no argument about this: Henderson is a good player who will be fun to watch in this offense.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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