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plural of eye
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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eyes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of eye
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of eyes
Noun
That’s why our team members keep their eyes on the bigger picture, and push forward in the face of adversity. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 Her bright blue eyes are almost a replica of her famous father's. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 Based on legal proceedings and real investigations, The Monster of Florence revisits one of Italy’s darkest chapters through the eyes of those accused over the years—the possible monsters—exposing how hysteria and speculation blurred the line between truth and myth. Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025 Spider-y lash extensions protruded from her lash line, reaching to the bottom of her brows; a thin wing of black liner was drawn from the outer corners of her eyes. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025 Some cultural differences slipped through their eyes, and New York gangs sometimes spoke like poets. Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 The video, posted by fashion designer Sheel Yerneni (@artzysheel), shows her intern wearing a skincare sheet face mask with her eyes closed, seemingly unfazed, as the plane shakes during turbulence. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 By becoming such a household name and making such a storm, Copeland opened the eyes of those leading big companies, Bradley said — forcing them to actually consider Black ballerinas in their companies. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025 Police described the man as about 5 feet 7 to 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing around 170 pounds, with brown eyes and black and gray hair. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season. Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyes
Noun
  • Reid never shows up at a game without wearing her flashy Super Bowl rings, massive as Mini Coopers sitting on her tiny fingers.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
  • After three rings, Cary Grant picked up the phone.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And in both cases, the women break the men's hearts by rejecting them and leaving them in tears.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history had never crossed their minds and 20% said their families don't talk about health openly.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
  • If Barack Obama had done this, Republicans would be losing their minds.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Most aneurysms are symptom-free, but sudden severe headaches or vision changes can signal a life-threatening rupture.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
  • While Diagonal provided the large-scale structure, Marta championed the project from its inception, bringing a deep sensitivity to the narrative, supporting the tone, script development and artistic vision.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lots of laughter, troubled gazes, leftovers.
    New York Times, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In Competition Tender Claws’ Face Jumping, uses eye-tracking on the Meta Quest Pro to let participants swap perspectives with what looked like ghosts, by locking gazes with them.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Based on the award-winning Los Angeles Times article by Frank Shyong, Rosemead watches as an ailing woman discovers her teenage son’s violent obsessions and must go to great lengths to protect him — and possibly others — in a race against time.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
  • From the back of the kitchen, Pat White, 76, watches her volunteers arrange Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots and salad in assembly line fashion onto white Styrofoam plates for hungry women and children at the Salvation Army Center of Hope.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • During the clip, the owner notices a large chunk has been ripped (or bitten) out of the flooring, and there’s only one suspect hovering around nearby.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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