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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
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Ophthalmologist-tested, the formula is approved for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, creating length and volume without weighing lashes down.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
The eyes of mosquitoes have water-repellent nanostructures that keep them clear, for example.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
Here’s what to know about measles symptoms Measles symptoms appear one to two weeks after contact with the virus, typically beginning with a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, according to the CDC.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Iran, crime, cannabis reform and Eleanor Holmes Norton’s retirement, in readers’ eyes.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Peterson wasn’t the only hero in Self’s eyes.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Now everyone has chemical irritant in their eyes.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
His eyes close, and then open again.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 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
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
She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Ophthalmologist-tested, the formula is approved for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, creating length and volume without weighing lashes down.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
The eyes of mosquitoes have water-repellent nanostructures that keep them clear, for example.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
Here’s what to know about measles symptoms Measles symptoms appear one to two weeks after contact with the virus, typically beginning with a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, according to the CDC.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Iran, crime, cannabis reform and Eleanor Holmes Norton’s retirement, in readers’ eyes.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Peterson wasn’t the only hero in Self’s eyes.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Now everyone has chemical irritant in their eyes.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
His eyes close, and then open again.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 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
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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Coming off his World Championships gold medal win for still rings last October, gymnast Donnell Whittenburg is focused on recovery and rest before getting into shape for his next competition.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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The fact that two of his brothers already had national championship rings was something that drove Drake.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Many other demonstrations were planned for students and others to gather at city centers, statehouses and churches across the country.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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About 80 warming centers were opened, and National Guard troops delivered supplies by truck and helicopter.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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La Cava, Lee and Elo-Rivera had already made up their minds to support a different proposal that would include charging nonresidents to park at Balboa Park and would not include a ballot measure.—
Donna Frye,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the world gears up for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics Games in Italy, other winter sports like ice skating are also at the forefront of travelers’ minds.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The state and national pageants showcase the talents, brains and looks of the woman synonymous with American beauty.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chesterfield Some sofa styles, like Chesterfield, lose the favor of designers due to their size and feel rather than their looks.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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His vision was not impacted and Caleb is now recovering at home, Loyola Medicine said.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The outstanding director of the year award celebrates filmmakers whose singular vision and command of craft have shaped the cinematic conversation.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Besides their long, dark hair and smoldering gazes, what do Charli XCX and Salma Hayek have in common?—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Later, when both groups of residents were practicing their knots, the quiet eye group was told to employ sustained gazes while the control group was not.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The airplane door is closed, the steps are pulled away, and eventually Benson watches as the flight takes off.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schneider watches the games from the owner’s suite, and when things go wrong, Allen turns to him with wide-eyed disbelief that speaks the universal language of a passionate fan.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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His friend Tanya, excuse me, partner in content creation, notices blood pouring out from his back.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Except Cousins notices the teapot is empty and so is the cup.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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