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as in attention
a state of being aware
this young actor has the eye of every director in Hollywood
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as in center
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 mind
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 glance
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 eyesight
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in to watch
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 to notice
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 to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eye
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Stay vigilant: Avoid distractions like using your phone while walking, and keep an eye on your drink when out socializing.
Dress modestly: Avoid wearing flashy or expensive jewelry that could draw unwanted attention.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Disney’s comedy sequel is eyeing a sophomore outing in the mid-teens to push its domestic total north of $54 million.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Their paperwork is in the mail, please keep an eye out.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Stay vigilant: Avoid distractions like using your phone while walking, and keep an eye on your drink when out socializing.
Dress modestly: Avoid wearing flashy or expensive jewelry that could draw unwanted attention.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
An even bigger workload may await, with Mullen eyeing a breakout season.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Disney’s comedy sequel is eyeing a sophomore outing in the mid-teens to push its domestic total north of $54 million.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
Noun
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This includes regular employee training, feedback loops and agile decision-making processes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Syms suggested creating structured listening mechanisms in the form of surveys, feedback loops or open forums.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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An unexpected celebrity endorsement can thus serve as the ultimate filter, simplifying choices and fast-tracking decisions on what deserves attention.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The big names brought national attention to the theft ring, but other targets slipped by the news media, just as an ordinary burglary might.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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Two Michigan government buildings ranked as some of the ugliest in the nation, with Flint's municipal center — a National Register of Historic places nominee — topping the list of ugly buildings.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The stronger a storm becomes, the more likely an eye will form in the center.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Three of the five players who got in at 64 was enough to wonder which cup was on their minds.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Aug. 2025
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Aging can bring changes to people's bodies, minds and relationships — changes that many are often not prepared for. Erlene Rosowsky, a clinical psychologist who specializes in aging, says many people don't see these changes coming because society is obsessed with youth.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Hidden Costs To Teams At first glance, upward performers can look like high achievers.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At first glance, many assumed the video showed a traditional birthday celebration, given the size of the cake, which looked big enough for a party.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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That makes the watermark invisible to human eyesight which, though great at finding patterns in pixels, isn’t equipped for spectral analysis.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Birds of prey are defined by their sharp talons, hooked beaks, keen eyesight, and carnivorous diet – all of which enable them to hunt, kill or scavenge other animals for food.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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What are your thoughts on the implications of the movie’s sexualizing gaze?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
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In this case, Chanel didn't even need to step out of her carrier—her gaze alone sent the resident cats scrambling for safety.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Medicaid recipients watched in fear as Republicans passed deep rollbacks.—
Lluvia Gaucin,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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Celebrities from King herself to actor Alec Baldwin, fashion designer Vera Wang and Vogue's global editorial director Anna Wintour were spotted watching the men's single as Novak Djokovic claimed an opening night victory over 19-year-old American Learner Tien.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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