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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
For travelers eyeing a second passport, citizenship by donation can be an excellent option.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
But Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s daughter Christine, a national Democratic surrogate and strategist, has also been eyeing a run and would represent a significant hurdle for the senator if the Speaker Emerita endorsed her.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Boston Red Sox legend Manny Ramírez is reportedly eyeing a return to the MLB ahead of the 2026 season.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Pippa Lamb, an angel investor and partner at Sweet Capital that normally invests in technology, was eyeing up art in her leopard print Reformation boots and vintage Rafael Nadal T-shirt.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The goal is to raise at least $12,000 for various projects, with the foundation eyeing LA28 Olympics and the visitors who will be coming to town, especially for the surfing competition happening just south of San Clemente at Lower Trestles.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Paramount Skydance has been eyeing a takeover of WBD prior to a possible spin.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
The trade war flare-up sent the S&P 500 to its worst loss since April, and investors are eyeing a stock market rebound.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Martin is also eyeing roles in work created by other writers.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
But Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s daughter Christine, a national Democratic surrogate and strategist, has also been eyeing a run and would represent a significant hurdle for the senator if the Speaker Emerita endorsed her.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Boston Red Sox legend Manny Ramírez is reportedly eyeing a return to the MLB ahead of the 2026 season.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Pippa Lamb, an angel investor and partner at Sweet Capital that normally invests in technology, was eyeing up art in her leopard print Reformation boots and vintage Rafael Nadal T-shirt.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The goal is to raise at least $12,000 for various projects, with the foundation eyeing LA28 Olympics and the visitors who will be coming to town, especially for the surfing competition happening just south of San Clemente at Lower Trestles.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Paramount Skydance has been eyeing a takeover of WBD prior to a possible spin.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
The trade war flare-up sent the S&P 500 to its worst loss since April, and investors are eyeing a stock market rebound.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Martin is also eyeing roles in work created by other writers.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyeing
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Shoutout to all the pocket-watching haters.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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This season’s starting quarterback, Caleb Williams, likely wasn’t watching that game.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of noticing new things, rewatching the film all these years later, fans have discovered that Meredith Blake wasn't exactly the villain she was made out to be.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Start by noticing what naturally draws your eye.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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But the old flivver was ticking along, reminding Drew of happy hours—leaning on opposing fenders under its hood with Lloyd, contemplating the Dart’s latest ailment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Again, no more than one or two managers in every league should be contemplating late-season schedules and playoff matchups.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Millan recommends observing your dog’s bathroom habits and structuring your potty training around their daily rhythms.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Luckie interrupted a reporter who prefaced a question by observing that Stockton may not throw the prettiest pass, or the hardest pass.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Known for its emphasis on work-life balance, connection with nature, and consistent place on the list of happiest countries in the world, Finland boasts gorgeous lakes, a robust sauna culture, incredible wildlife, northern lights spotting, and more.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Health inspectors gave the market a yellow placard after spotting five flies throughout the facilty.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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In choosing between the two countries, NASA recommends considering the weather, since overcast skies can all but wreck an eclipse experience.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Selling each stone individually might be the easiest way for the thieves to sell the jewels, however, considering that law enforcement is on high alert.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The legend began after a series of bizarre and terrifying encounters in which settlers reported seeing the ghostly figure charging through the desert, sometimes trampling livestock or vanishing into the night.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Progressive Democratic New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has a 21-point lead in the race to become mayor of New York City, with voters seeing him as the best choice to handle the city’s problems, according to a new Fox News poll.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Qerim won a lot of respect, including from ESPN staffers, with her knack for calmly reining in Smith and the voluble personalities debating him.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Kirk, who would have turned 32 on Tuesday, was assassinated at Utah Valley University while debating college students.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Eyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeing. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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