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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The new feature lets users talk naturally to Maps while keeping their eyes on the road.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
All paints and varnishes release fumes that may irritate a pet’s eyes and respiratory tract.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Plus, under the watchful eyes of veteran host Casey Wilson and newbie Andrew Rannells, the jokes never stop in the tent, as seen in another clip.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In his eyes, work experience at Palantir is a better teacher.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Hans is engaged to a fellow performer, but Cleopatra has her eyes on Hans’s sizable inheritance.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Told exclusively though the eyes of a family, and not the politicians or perpetrators who are largely just referred to as a deep state company called Cumberland, is an effective idea and certainly hits close to home(s).
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
People saw that with their own eyes, and slowly, these stigmas started to go away.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Makeup highlights included smoky eyes, bold brows and a deep red lip provided by artist Saisha Beecham.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The new feature lets users talk naturally to Maps while keeping their eyes on the road.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
All paints and varnishes release fumes that may irritate a pet’s eyes and respiratory tract.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Plus, under the watchful eyes of veteran host Casey Wilson and newbie Andrew Rannells, the jokes never stop in the tent, as seen in another clip.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In his eyes, work experience at Palantir is a better teacher.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Hans is engaged to a fellow performer, but Cleopatra has her eyes on Hans’s sizable inheritance.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Told exclusively though the eyes of a family, and not the politicians or perpetrators who are largely just referred to as a deep state company called Cumberland, is an effective idea and certainly hits close to home(s).
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
People saw that with their own eyes, and slowly, these stigmas started to go away.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 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
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The robot picks unsorted bearing rings and places them onto a buffer table.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Politicians still have time to throw their hats into one of the rings, but here are the top candidates for several US House districts next year in Illinois.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Roughly half of the nation’s major air traffic control centers are experiencing staff shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration told ABC News.—
Chase Jordan
Updated November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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With cancellations and delays at the top of travelers' minds, especially only weeks before Thanksgiving, here is what to know.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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It is criminalized, typically as reckless endangerment, but isn’t categorized in the minds of normal people as a social crime.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Apostel included several selfies of herself and Cruz showing off their sophisticated looks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Tease… Without the Payoff Throughout the night, Grande, Erivo, and the cast teased exclusive looks at new film clips and musical moments — but the live audience didn’t end up seeing them.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Spirited, political, and deeply kind individuals, the Christos were passionately devoted to their artistic vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ralph has continued to grace the stage as a vision of strength and style.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lots of laughter, troubled gazes, leftovers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
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In episode six, Max and Holly find the memory that Henry has been hiding from, and while Max kind of ignores it, Holly hangs back and watches how Henry is affected by having killed that man.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
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Scarlett makes drawings of Jesus protecting her Papa and watches TikTok videos about saying goodbye.—
Carol Guzy,
Miami Herald,
1 Jan. 2026
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Later, after showing Joe how to work the Jet Ski crane, Nathan gets hit in the face by the hook — at the same time that Max notices that another Jet Ski has floated away and runs to get it.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Baer also notices her clients gravitate toward pieces that feel human and grounded.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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