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or eying
1
as in watching
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 noticing
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 contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eyeing
Once the party ends and the hard work resumes, the production sector will be eyeing potential changes under Magyar.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Pritzker, a billionaire Hyatt Hotels heir seeking a rare third term as governor in November and eyeing a bid for the White House in 2028, made two contributions to Illinois Future PAC totaling $5 million in late February and early March, according to Federal Election Commission records.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
SpaceX is reportedly seeking to go public in June and eyeing a $2 trillion valuation.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Now the state is eyeing two potential solutions to try and make a dent.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
This puts the company in direct competition with SpaceX’s growing Starlink Mobile service, which is already available through T-Mobile and is also eyeing more partnerships.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Then there’s a flock of lower polling candidates who’ve been eyeing a way to break out from the pack.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Wang grimaced, eying his neighbor’s yard.
—Gabriel Debenedetti, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Iran, eyeing a propaganda victory, offered a £50,000 reward for his capture, said Paul Nuki in The Telegraph.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Apr. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Pritzker, a billionaire Hyatt Hotels heir seeking a rare third term as governor in November and eyeing a bid for the White House in 2028, made two contributions to Illinois Future PAC totaling $5 million in late February and early March, according to Federal Election Commission records.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
SpaceX is reportedly seeking to go public in June and eyeing a $2 trillion valuation.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Now the state is eyeing two potential solutions to try and make a dent.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
This puts the company in direct competition with SpaceX’s growing Starlink Mobile service, which is already available through T-Mobile and is also eyeing more partnerships.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Then there’s a flock of lower polling candidates who’ve been eyeing a way to break out from the pack.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Wang grimaced, eying his neighbor’s yard.
—Gabriel Debenedetti, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Iran, eyeing a propaganda victory, offered a £50,000 reward for his capture, said Paul Nuki in The Telegraph.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyeing
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Police wrote in the report that officers could not determine by watching the footage if Saint Remy was struck by the car.—
Updated April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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In addition to those watching in person, many more will be following along from home.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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After noticing a problem, keepers separated the mother from her newborn, who weighed just 443 grams (less than a pound) and required immediate placement in an incubator at CIMBA to stabilize his temperature and safeguard his health, Reynoso Ruiz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The days of people noticing pregnant women on the subway are largely over.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stafford is at the far end of his career, Jimmy Garoppolo is a free agent contemplating retirement, and fourth-year pro Stetson Bennett has not played in a regular-season game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Now, as members adjust to the Rewards revamp, Starbucks is observing early signals that customers are leaning in to benefit from the loyalty program's new deals.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the new study, published on Wednesday in Scientific Reports, University of Cambridge biological anthropologist Sylvain Lemoine and his team report observing the macaques intentionally eating soil, dirt and clay—a practice known as geophagy.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Imagine strolling through Newark Liberty International Airport and spotting puppies at every turn — baggage claim, security checkpoints, boarding gates.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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This sky cam from Embleton offers a wide field of view ideal for spotting meteors streaking across large sections of sky.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Children’s Hospital Colorado suspended those services in January; that decision was upheld by a state judge, but the Colorado Supreme Court is pondering whether to order the services to resume.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The medical drama's season 2 finale ended on a cliffhanger Thursday, April 16, with Wyle's character pondering a three-month sabbatical and a motorcycle ride across the country.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Witnesses also reported seeing a man matching Willacy's description near Sather's house and driving her vehicle on the day of the murder.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, travelers and anyone driving through LAX will start seeing the People Mover trains traveling regularly above the airport, but for now, no passengers are on board.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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City are also considering other options, while Real Madrid have been touted as a possible destination for Rodri too.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Florida, for instance, is set to hold a special session next week that will include considering mid-decade redistricting.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Eyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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