1
as in watched
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 noticed
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 pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eyed
The follow-on was enforced, possibly because New Zealand eyed rain in the forecast on the fourth and final day.
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
The next year, a catbird pair returned and eyed our yard again.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Part of Season 2 per Littlefield has already been written with production eyed for late summer or early fall.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Trump’s past reports have been criticized for offering scant detail and providing statistics that some medical experts eyed with skepticism.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
The next year, a catbird pair returned and eyed our yard again.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Part of Season 2 per Littlefield has already been written with production eyed for late summer or early fall.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Trump’s past reports have been criticized for offering scant detail and providing statistics that some medical experts eyed with skepticism.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyed
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The country was called Zaire at the time, and Dede Ntumba, who now lives in Atlanta, watched his home team compete in Germany on a black-and-white TV.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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For homes where people want support without feeling watched or managed, that balance could make a real difference.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Royals noticed the different demeanor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Board member Michael Milani pondered failed efforts to attract corporate headquarters and office spaces to the I-80 corridor, saying the village likely needed to establish a new identity for the area amid the post-COVID-19 surge in people working from home.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Democrats for years pondered using regulatory pressure to silence purveyors of right-wing talk radio, including the late Rush Limbaugh.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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Today, World Oceans Day is officially observed by all UN member states, with organized events, activities and celebrations taking place in over 180 countries worldwide.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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But if this were the case, the level of lithium should be much higher than observed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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More recently, Madonna was spotted with half of her stark blond hair thrown under her leather jacket at the Saint Laurent spring 2026 show outside the Eiffel Tower.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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At the airport, Scott and Seth Avett were spotted so a couple of us got to meet them.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough, Barry said.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Setting the table Regional leaders contemplated that very possibility before the West Sacramento minor league park was ever built.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Atlas Lions stunned everyone en route to the semifinals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and while France and Spain are considered the favorites in 2026, Morocco is still a contender.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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His office said France considered Franco-German defense cooperation remained a necessity for both countries and their European partners.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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