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as in centers
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 minds
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 looks
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 vision
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gazes
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in watches
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 notices
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 debates
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eyes
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Once the toad is positively identified as the invasive species by spotting the poison glands behind its eyes, benzocaine or lidocaine ointment or spray can be used as anesthesia to ensure the toad doesn’t feel pain.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
This Lego set comes with a convenient storage box, 790 Lego pieces, and lots of add-on building components, like eyes and wheels.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
During 1-on-1 games, Brown’s seriousness opened teammate Jordan Walsh’s eyes.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Seeing it through the eyes of others has helped.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
These had a head dominated by large eyes and a partially ossified jaw—but again, no external gills.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
She was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
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Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
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Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Microsoft still retains its equity stake in OpenAI’s for-profit company, as that company eyes a possible IPO later this year.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Bright’s ‘Wellsy’ asks Garrett Graham at a party as Josh Heuston’s Justin Kohl eyes her and nods, beer in hand.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Leading online platform Kalshi, alongside crypto and sports gambling companies that have launched their own prediction markets, are hiring teams of lobbyists as Congress eyes a crackdown on the multibillion-dollar industry.
—
Emily Birnbaum,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Austin eyes a new position as an in-house personal trainer, and Lindsay worries about the Chairwoman’s fit assistant, Eunice (Seoyeon Jang), stealing her Korean fitness-enthusiast boyfriend.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
The next buyer needs to read your CIM and believe it without rolling their eyes.
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Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Once the toad is positively identified as the invasive species by spotting the poison glands behind its eyes, benzocaine or lidocaine ointment or spray can be used as anesthesia to ensure the toad doesn’t feel pain.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
This Lego set comes with a convenient storage box, 790 Lego pieces, and lots of add-on building components, like eyes and wheels.
—
Parents,
23 June 2026
During 1-on-1 games, Brown’s seriousness opened teammate Jordan Walsh’s eyes.
—
Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Seeing it through the eyes of others has helped.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
These had a head dominated by large eyes and a partially ossified jaw—but again, no external gills.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
She was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Verb
In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Microsoft still retains its equity stake in OpenAI’s for-profit company, as that company eyes a possible IPO later this year.
—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Bright’s ‘Wellsy’ asks Garrett Graham at a party as Josh Heuston’s Justin Kohl eyes her and nods, beer in hand.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Leading online platform Kalshi, alongside crypto and sports gambling companies that have launched their own prediction markets, are hiring teams of lobbyists as Congress eyes a crackdown on the multibillion-dollar industry.
—
Emily Birnbaum,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Austin eyes a new position as an in-house personal trainer, and Lindsay worries about the Chairwoman’s fit assistant, Eunice (Seoyeon Jang), stealing her Korean fitness-enthusiast boyfriend.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyes
Noun
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Considerations when choosing swimming pool dive toys Design Popular designs for swimming pool dive toys include sticks, rings, balls with tails, and torpedoes.
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The Oscar-winning actress went mostly minimal with her Sheryl Lowe jewelry pieces, save for rings and a dainty earrings.
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Earlier this month, residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.
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Authorities said the operation used call centers to steer patients toward medically unnecessary orthopedic braces.
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Creating a dynamic and an atmosphere where people feel comfortable speaking, saying what’s on their minds, is the most vital part of a writers’ room.
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No, the Belgians aren’t losing their minds.
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Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Now a high schooler at Phillips Academy, a boarding school in Massachusetts, Jung has actualized his vision to keep his grandparents safe on crosswalks − and has a medal and $6,000 to show for it.
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Modern leadership increasingly demands physical fitness beyond traditional executive skills like strategic vision and emotional intelligence.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
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Jessie watches through a hole in the box as Emily drives away with her mother, never to be seen again.
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Los Angeles firefighter watches outside the Lineage cold storage facility as a helicopter drops water in Boyle Heights on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.
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The fantasy, in other words, is a man who notices what needs to be done and does it.
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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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