eyes 1 of 2

noun

plural of eye
1
as in rings
a circular strip push the drawstring through the metal eye and knot it on one end

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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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eyes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of eye
1
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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2
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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3
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
Noun
Keierleber is described as a 6-foot white male, approximately 240 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2026 The cameras act as its eyes, able to continuously feed its onboard AI with visual data of what items are on the conveyor belt. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 In the visual network, the gap between eyes-open and eyes-closed connectivity shrank by 85 percent. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026 Gill was described as 5-foot-3, weighing 137 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Nearby is a semicircular sculpture, a reliquary-like architecture containing two more portraits—four more closed, withholding eyes. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 The focus on the eyes was conveyed through different techniques, ranging from graphic eyeliners in popping colors to glamorous smokey eyes delivered with the brand’s Stylo Contour des Yeux and finished off by L’Obscur and Le Magnétisme mascaras. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Mike Flanagan has his eyes on sharing his take on the Jaws and Jurassic Park universes after his television adaptation of Carrie. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 Sinot gave Larsson’s eyes a wash of frosty white shimmer, extending the pale shadow all the way up to the brows and enveloping the inner corners to serve as a canvas for more crystals. — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Swift is expected to plunge back through Earth’s atmosphere by year’s end, as solar storms drag its orbit lower, while Katalyst eyes future rescue attempts for other telescopes such as Hubble. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The film will enter production this November in Vermont as production company GrizzlieBradFilms LLC eyes a 2028 debut. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 While the team eyes various upgrades, including impact hitters and bullpen help, superstar Bryce Harper has signaled his readiness for significant roster changes. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyes
  1. rings
  2. centers
  3. minds
  4. looks
  5. vision
  6. gazes
  7. watches
  8. notices
Noun
  • Even a modest telescope pointed at Saturn's rings will astound.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The motif appears in necklaces with interlocking links, substantial bracelets, earrings, and rings, each playing with the shape's elegant proportions.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of rings
Noun
  • The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other’s lives after spending decades apart, only to find old feelings stirring with messy and mixed results.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As of last year, the US had roughly 10 times more AI data centers than China, according to Stanford University research – and vastly more computing power, other estimates show.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • That’s been the question on a lot of royal observers’ minds lately, especially since Harry and his father, King Charles, recently rekindled their relationship.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Though many unaffiliated voters have made up their minds, those who remain undecided will begin making decisions soon, as mail ballots go out and early voting begins in some states.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of minds
Noun
  • But today’s trend-conscious younger Americans are thinking beyond looks.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Carla also keeps exchanging these looks with Johnny, which is worrying me.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss, hearing loss and balance issues, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The condition can cause memory, vision, hearing and balance issues.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of vision
Noun
  • The goal is to adorn the eyes without pulling too much focus, instead framing gazes in a way that honors the holistic ease of your look.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gazes
Verb
  • As the wife’s memory fades, the film watches love, loneliness and strain settle into the family’s daily routines.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The earlier one watches people labor to keep a difficult tie functioning.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of watches
Verb
  • If any one of those pieces are off, the owner notices, because their livelihood depends on noticing.
    — Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • About ten minutes into the standoff, the detective notices Bottom holding something in his hand.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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