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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
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
Red Bull eyed him as a potential replacement for Pierre Gasly at then-AlphaTauri.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The next morning, Villain was barely able to open her eyes.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
With the Mets eying a title, a third base platoon doesn’t seem like a good idea.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
Red Bull eyed him as a potential replacement for Pierre Gasly at then-AlphaTauri.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Glenn landed six more triple jumps, including three in combination, before her only real mistake — a fall on her triple loop late in the program.—
Dave Skretta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The one-mile loop is located in the East District and features educational signs informing visitors about the area’s history and its flora, an old homestead foundation, and a saguaro grove.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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All in all, a perfect storm for a disaster The accident drew national attention.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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To find the closest available warming center and hours, residents can contact 311 via phone or online at 311.chicago.gov. Five overnight shelters for youth and adults will be operating through Wednesday morning for those needing emergency assistance.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Work from the outside edge of the stain toward the center to prevent spreading.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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The series takes the indelible line about the great responsibility that comes with great power and uses it to compare Spider-Man’s idealistic Boy Scout altruism to the goals of other characters who are good guys in their own minds, if not within the moral rubric of the show.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Even if Albritton can convince the three Republicans who did not vote with him Tuesday and who are not already committed to DeSantis to change their minds, at least two of the five votes will have to come from Democrats.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Many people receive similar messages that seem harmless at first glance but could potentially be part of a more sinister scheme.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, the lack of results seemed surprising.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
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In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2025
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There are also two inward-facing cameras that track the direction of the user's gaze, plus there are two inward-facing displays, one in front of each eye.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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Children in the background looked hollow-eyed and lost, unable to meet her gaze.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, not all the View hosts watched the celebration.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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New names to watch: Umit Benan is by no means a new name to the industry, but at the start of a new chapter within the brand’s journey, with a recent new team and investment.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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