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or eying
1
as in watching
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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2
as in noticing
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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3
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eyeing
However, showrunner Allen MacDonald teased to TV Line in December 2025 that Charles is eying the idea.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Polo Sweater Premium cashmere is still king here, with many Italians eyeing their favorite Italian cashmere brands and waiting for sales to purchase new styles.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Trump is eyeing Greenland’s critical mineral deposits, but the harsh environment and lack of infrastructure mean the island won’t be a rare earth producer for years, if ever, The Associated Press wrote.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Most of the cast hasn't been revealed yet, but Sweeney and Michele Morrone are both eyeing a return to their roles as Millie and Enzo, respectively.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Finally, the trader is eyeing if the Dow Jones Industrial average can break above 50,000.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
In the film, a night at the motel where Joe had fond memories is part of his 18th birthday celebration, in which Irene gets him sneakers he’s been eyeing.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The project has been in development for the past few months, with Sweeney eyeing to return to star and exec produce, and co-star Michele Morrone also looking to reprise.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Trader Joe’s is eyeing another city in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Polo Sweater Premium cashmere is still king here, with many Italians eyeing their favorite Italian cashmere brands and waiting for sales to purchase new styles.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Trump is eyeing Greenland’s critical mineral deposits, but the harsh environment and lack of infrastructure mean the island won’t be a rare earth producer for years, if ever, The Associated Press wrote.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Most of the cast hasn't been revealed yet, but Sweeney and Michele Morrone are both eyeing a return to their roles as Millie and Enzo, respectively.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Finally, the trader is eyeing if the Dow Jones Industrial average can break above 50,000.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
In the film, a night at the motel where Joe had fond memories is part of his 18th birthday celebration, in which Irene gets him sneakers he’s been eyeing.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The project has been in development for the past few months, with Sweeney eyeing to return to star and exec produce, and co-star Michele Morrone also looking to reprise.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Trader Joe’s is eyeing another city in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyeing
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Explore its extreme landscapes during the day on a scenic drive before watching the stars put on a show at night.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here, there's a skin-crawling effect to watching the story unfold onstage.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The second witness went inside for safety, then re-emerged, noticing the brothers were fighting, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Most recently, the administration began contemplating buying and converting large warehouses into detention centers.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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By the time of the party, Eskilsson had stepped down as Tobii’s CEO and was contemplating a sedate life serving on boards.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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The hotel helped launch the now-iconic neighborhood, observing the transformation of Rodeo Drive into a shopping mecca in the 1970s and countless Hollywood films being shot here.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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After observing the city by helicopter, Chicago Mayor Michael Bilandic ordered city snowplows to clear 250 school and Park District parking lots so residents could move their cars off the roads, but that effort was a failure.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The $10 billion space telescope has also been spotting extremely bright, ultra-compact and incredibly dense galaxies that lack an abundance of dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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South Lido Beach is a quiet stretch best known for manatee spotting on kayaks, and famed Siesta Beach on nearby Siesta Key has been named best beach in America by TripAdvisor.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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An online war of words has tech leaders pondering a hollowing out of Silicon Valley, and millions of dollars are flowing to political committees engaged in the fight.—
MIchael R. Blood,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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And for those pondering their futures, going out with a win sure beats the alternative.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hotel employees recounted seeing Short make several telephone calls in the lobby that evening, growing increasingly frantic.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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On an average, companies are seeing 25%-35% improvement across important key performance indicators as a direct impact of using AI, the report said.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Critics of Newsom, including San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan — now considering a run for governor as Newsom reaches his term limit in 2026 — were quick to pounce on the report.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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That’s equivalent to $24 million, but considering the length of his service (which began in the 1960s), the amount pales in comparison to the annual incomes of William and Charles.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Eyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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