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
But over the last five years, private equity firms have eyed minority stakes in professional teams.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Nick Folk took his stance, eyed his kick and attacked.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, though the real life inspiration for the film has yet to be identified.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Eagle-eyed TikTokers quickly deduced that Franco's new account is only following two others — the official account for an upcoming film titled Love Meets in the Sunshine and Christian Guiton, the film's director.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Nick Folk took his stance, eyed his kick and attacked.
—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, though the real life inspiration for the film has yet to be identified.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Eagle-eyed TikTokers quickly deduced that Franco's new account is only following two others — the official account for an upcoming film titled Love Meets in the Sunshine and Christian Guiton, the film's director.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyed
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Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.
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The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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Last week began in a slump as investors pondered whether memory chip maker Micron would show sustained demand in its earnings report.
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Plunkett, with the Norman Rockwell Museum, pondered whether Americans viewing the painting today would find a familiar feeling.
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Inspectors observed a dead cockroach in the corner of the walk-in cooler.
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Crisp’s behavior was observed by other swimmers, park guests, employees and even his own friend, the release said.
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She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.
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Much of the same was seen in Pacoima, where a hundreds of people were spotted dancing and watching fireworks at the intersection of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard.
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The effect of Greenspan’s artistry was to alter permanently the way the capital markets function, and to extend the Fed’s influence more deeply into the economy than Congress ever contemplated – and certainly far beyond any Constitutional remit.
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Following the completion of her fifth season, Powell initially contemplated returning for a sixth year as a DCC — but ultimately decided to hang up her boots and retire.
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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).
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.
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The court's 6-3 ruling, issued Tuesday, June 30, ensures that children born in the country are considered Americans.
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Legislators last year updated the law to clarify that even if businesses don’t communicate directly but use algorithmic pricing software that leads to them charging a common rate, that could still be considered price-fixing.
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“Eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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