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Synonyms of spying
(Entry 1 of 2)
the secret gathering of information on others
- traditionally, anyone caught engaging in spying during wartime was shot or hanged
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spying
verb
present participle of spy
Synonyms & Antonyms of spying (Entry 2 of 2)
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
- I spy a motel off in the distance, so let's spend the night there
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- getting a load of
- [slang],
- laying eyes on,
- setting eyes on
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“Spying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spying. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.
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