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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
Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In another, Hurst snapped a picture of a man sleeping rough on a slab of cardboard, one arm shielding his eyes from the sun, and the other pulling up his shirt suggestively.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Cubs' lineup is filled with names that the eyes of every baseball fan immediately turn their attention to.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
He is described as having dark hair and eyes, as well as having a birthmark on his left upper shoulder.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The same jaded bartender who rolls his eyes at your request for a copper Moscow mule mug will not only accept but insist on a traditional pewter cup for your mint julep.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Sawe looked barely conscious, conserving his energy, his eyes locked onto the back of the pacemaker in front of him.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
And yet the elements of the party who now loathe or, at best, roll their eyes at Trump hold out hope for Vance.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Adding more items to your never ending laundry list is enough to make anyone roll their eyes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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
Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2026
However, if the governing body eyes a group of six or seven, Aledo could stay with the Dallas-Fort Worth teams, as the Bearcats are farther east than Weatherford and Granbury.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
For the Colts, the injury is a massive loss as the team eyes a playoff spot.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
For Ole Miss, a departure would create immediate operational questions — recruiting, staff retention, and whether the Rebels will try to prepare a quick replacement — all while the team eyes its first-ever CFP berth.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
The 73-year-old Weinstein kept his eyes trained on Mann throughout her Tuesday testimony, intermittently whispering to his attorney, Teny Geragos.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
In another, Hurst snapped a picture of a man sleeping rough on a slab of cardboard, one arm shielding his eyes from the sun, and the other pulling up his shirt suggestively.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Cubs' lineup is filled with names that the eyes of every baseball fan immediately turn their attention to.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
He is described as having dark hair and eyes, as well as having a birthmark on his left upper shoulder.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The same jaded bartender who rolls his eyes at your request for a copper Moscow mule mug will not only accept but insist on a traditional pewter cup for your mint julep.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Sawe looked barely conscious, conserving his energy, his eyes locked onto the back of the pacemaker in front of him.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
And yet the elements of the party who now loathe or, at best, roll their eyes at Trump hold out hope for Vance.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Adding more items to your never ending laundry list is enough to make anyone roll their eyes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2026
However, if the governing body eyes a group of six or seven, Aledo could stay with the Dallas-Fort Worth teams, as the Bearcats are farther east than Weatherford and Granbury.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
For the Colts, the injury is a massive loss as the team eyes a playoff spot.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
For Ole Miss, a departure would create immediate operational questions — recruiting, staff retention, and whether the Rebels will try to prepare a quick replacement — all while the team eyes its first-ever CFP berth.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyes
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Interestingly, supercomputer simulations revealed that a dolphin’s propulsion is driven by the formation of massive, powerful vortex rings.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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Each performance rings true with an emotional intelligence that’s embedded throughout the script.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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That includes homeless shelters, food pantries, group homes for those with developmental disabilities and substance abuse treatment centers, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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According to Israeli campaign group Peace Now, 2025 saw record settlement expansion, further isolating Palestinian population centers.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His ability to read the game was certainly evident, especially as the contest drifted on, with players saddled with tired legs and minds.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Standing next to my thirteen-year-old brother, Andreas, who did inherit our mother’s good looks, only seemed to amplify my ugliness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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My cocktail, Jesus Can’t Hit a Curveball, was decidedly undramatic in the looks department, but its combination of gin, ginger, celery and serrano peppers was phenomenally vegetal and refreshing.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Both have stood out for having a long-term strategic vision for football rather than big spending.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Some Democrats revive the promise of single-payer healthcare Some of the sharpest exchanges occurred over single-payer healthcare, a policy vision that Newsom embraced on the campaign trail and abandoned in office when faced with the daunting price tag and political hurdles.—
Ben Paviour
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Everyone’s soft gazes soon hardened as the magnificent baby with so many rolls and love handles proved to be all unsightly flab.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their gazes famously met for the first time on the Croisette in 1955, and from that moment on, nothing was the same.—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trainer Bob Baffert watches workouts at Churchill Downs Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Louisville, Ky.—
Steve Kornacki,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Normally watches storms from the porch.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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These companies typically review your tax balance, IRS notices and filing history, then communicate with the IRS on your behalf.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Federal Register notices announcing the terminations said country conditions had sufficiently improved.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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