Synonyms of eyed

eyed

verb

past tense of eye

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watched
• observed
• stared
• followed
• gazed
• looked
• viewed
• peered
• saw
• gaped
• glared
• beheld
• goggled
• guarded
• gawked
• regarded
• had one's eye on
• perceived
• spied
• looked on
• studied
• monitored
• woke
• glanced
• warded
• peeped
• peeked
• glimpsed
• rubbernecked
• espied
• bird-dogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blinked
• winked

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticed
• spotted
• saw
• regarded
• remarked
• spied
• viewed
• sighted
• noted
• watched
• beheld
• looked (at)
• observed
• caught
• espied
• perceived
• discerned
• distinguished
• witnessed
• descried
• identified
• set eyes on
• considered
• laid eyes on
• got a load of
• marked
• scanned
• picked out
• glimpsed
• surveyed
• examined
• studied
• scrutinized
• attended (to)
• minded
• inspected
• made out
• heeded
• glanced (at)
• picked up
• peered (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• passed over
• missed
• overlooked
• overpassed

3

as in pondered

to give serious and careful thought to

we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pondered
• contemplated
• considered
• debated
• entertained
• studied
• questioned
• weighed
• explored
• reviewed
• ruminated
• analyzed
• looked at
• deliberated
• turned
• cogitated
• thought (about or over)
• revolved
• meditated
• chewed on
• mulled (over)
• wrestled (with)
• chewed over
• pored (over)
• kicked around
• perpended
• reflected (on or upon)
• beat one's brains out (about)
• digested
• reminisced
• mused (upon)
• cudgeled one's brains (about)
• reasoned
• concluded
• believed
• opined
• speculated (about)
• fixated (on or upon)
• brooded (about or over)
• dwelled (on or upon)
• drank (in)
• obsessed (about or over)
• absorbed
• conceived
• fretted (about or over)
• second-guessed
• assimilated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• overlooked
• rejected
• dismissed
• slighted
• pooh-poohed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eyed

Overall, the WRs, a group being eyed with suspicion, haven’t distinguished themselves in camp. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Consolidation at this scale, the states contend, would hand one company a share of American screens that antitrust law has eyed with suspicion for six decades, and the damage would reach far beyond the box office. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

The roughly 148,000-square-foot Target will be the Treasure Valley’s fourth, with opening eyed for May 2027, Ahlquist previously told the Statesman. — Rose Evans july 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Soccer officials have said privately Infantino has eyed a lucrative commissioner-like role at the FFE spinoff beyond 2031. — Graham Dunbar, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

The Shackleton story has been attempted as a feature a few times, including one where the late director Wolfgang Petersen tried to make it and eyed Mel Gibson or Russell Crowe in the role. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Tony Shalhoub was reportedly eyed for the role of District 3 victor Beetee in Catching Fire, however, the part ultimately went to Jeffrey Wright. — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

In general, the women’s market is eyed for growth, especially as the demographic shows higher intent to increase spending. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

The Cathedral High property has been eyed for a hotel for years — although plans previously called for far more rooms. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026