Synonyms of eyes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rings
• loops
• hoops
• bands
• circles
• belts
• wreaths
• rounds
• coils
• collars
• curls
• girdles
• spires
• whorls
• spirals
• hanks
• cinctures
• furls
• twirls
• beckets
• annulets

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• centers
• hearts
• hubs
• capitals
• meccas
• seats
• foci
• bases
• nuclei
• navels
• axes
• cores
• playgrounds
• centrals
• nerve centers
• headquarters
• nexuses
• loci
• epicenters
• ground zeros
• cynosures
• omphali
• hot spots
• hives
• kernels
• magnets
• attractions
• hotbeds
• souls
• nubs
• essences
• deeps
• happy hunting grounds
• thicks
• playlands
• piths
• lodestones
• polestars
• quintessences

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• minds
• opinions
• beliefs
• feelings
• views
• convictions
• thoughts
• impressions
• perceptions
• notions
• sentiments
• comments
• observations
• verdicts
• judgments
• persuasions
• says
• estimates
• ideas
• attitudes
• assumptions
• decisions
• remarks
• advice
• guesses
• presumptions
• presuppositions
• faiths
• shoes
• theories
• reflections
• suggestions
• stands
• concepts
• recommendations
• estimations
• takes
• determinations
• perspectives
• viewpoints
• conceptions
• hypotheses
• stances
• hunches
• conjectures
• conclusions
• angles
• inputs
• positions
• deliverances
• obiter dicta
• esteems
• surmises
• credences
• credits
• standpoints
• counterviews
• slants
• outlooks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• truths

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• looks
• glances
• glimpses
• peeks
• stares
• gazes
• peeps
• sights
• regards
• views
• glares
• ganders
• casts
• gapes
• leers
• ogles
• squints
• side-glances
• squinnies
• coups d'oeil

5

as in vision

the ability to see

her eyes are diminishing with age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vision
• sight
• myopias
• squints
• astigmatisms
• hyperopias
• hypermetropias
• diplopias
• double visions
• strabismuses
• presbyopias
• aniseikonias

6

as in gazes

a fixed intent look

peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gazes
• stares
• glares
• attentions
• regards
• gapes
• scrutinies
• observations
• aspects
• fixations
• watches
• glowers
• contemplations
• surveys
• observances
• inspections
• examinations
• studies
• perusals
• surveillances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glances
• sights
• glimpses
• flashes
• peeps
• blinks
• peeks
• stimes
• scans
• ogles
• oeillades
• browses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watches
• observes
• stares
• follows
• gazes
• views
• looks
• goggles
• has one's eye on
• peers
• glares
• beholds
• sees
• guards
• gapes
• looks on
• perceives
• monitors
• wards
• gawks
• rubbernecks
• regards
• spies
• wakes
• studies
• glimpses
• glances
• peeps
• peeks
• espies
• bird-dogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• winks
• blinks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notices
• spots
• sees
• regards
• sights
• remarks
• witnesses
• looks (at)
• views
• notes
• spies
• perceives
• watches
• beholds
• observes
• catches
• discerns
• espies
• descries
• sets eyes on
• lays eyes on
• distinguishes
• gets a load of
• minds
• picks out
• marks
• identifies
• attends (to)
• considers
• scans
• glimpses
• studies
• makes out
• heeds
• surveys
• scrutinizes
• examines
• inspects
• peers (at)
• picks up
• glances (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• passes over
• neglects
• disregards
• misses
• overpasses
• overlooks

3

as in debates

to give serious and careful thought to

we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debates
• contemplates
• ponders
• entertains
• studies
• considers
• questions
• weighs
• looks at
• thinks (about or over)
• reviews
• chews on
• explores
• analyzes
• ruminates
• mulls (over)
• turns
• deliberates
• pores (over)
• revolves
• wrestles (with)
• cogitates
• beats one's brains out (about)
• meditates
• chews over
• reflects (on or upon)
• perpends
• cudgels one's brains (about)
• kicks around
• reminisces
• muses (upon)
• digests
• reasons
• dwells (on or upon)
• believes
• fixates (on or upon)
• speculates (about)
• broods (about or over)
• frets (about or over)
• concludes
• absorbs
• obsesses (about or over)
• opines
• conceives
• drinks (in)
• assimilates
• second-guesses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• overlooks
• disregards
• slights
• rejects
• dismisses
• pooh-poohs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eyes

Noun

Catholic preschool Supreme Court case, health care reform, money in politics and more, in readers' eyes. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Stepping into a pool of mid-afternoon light, Claire Mazza raised her left arm above her head, eyes fixed on the whisper-thin space between her thumb and second finger. — Lucy Gellman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

For the indie-rocker, the record is about recognizing the face in the mirror and making peace with the eyes looking back at you. — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Mahomes can duck under a rusher or spin out of the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

In a November 2025 interview with the music magazine Uncut, Gillan disclosed a problem with his eyes. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

The strategy is to pick creatives that can bring fresh eyes to the material and elevate it, with Hasbro willing to wait for the right talent rather than rushing to get projects made. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Her military experience exposed her to suicides and mental health issues, and opened her eyes to the personal sacrifices that others might not understand. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Infection signs around the nose, mouth, ears, eyes or genital areas also warrant attention, the agency added. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 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

Phrases Containing eyes

• close one's eyes to
• keep one's eyes open (for)
• keep one's eyes peeled (for)
• lay eyes on
• make eyes (at)
• pull the wool over one's eyes
• set eyes on