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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
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Moreover, keeping an eye on regulatory trends around AI transparency and ethical AI adoption will be crucial, as evolving policies may soon make explainability a requirement rather than a competitive advantage.
—Rahul Gudise, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent job postings indicate Amazon is eyeing a wider global rollout.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Unlike with a solar eclipse, all phases of a total lunar eclipse are safe to look at with the naked eye.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Moreover, keeping an eye on regulatory trends around AI transparency and ethical AI adoption will be crucial, as evolving policies may soon make explainability a requirement rather than a competitive advantage.
—Rahul Gudise, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Even before jumping into the race, Cuomo collected an endorsement from Rep. Ritchie Torres, who is eyeing a run for governor next year, and several of his associates have launched super PACs that plan to spend millions of dollars on boosting his candidacy with ads and other outreach efforts.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent job postings indicate Amazon is eyeing a wider global rollout.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Out near the 10 freeway south of Phoenix, this much longer and faster loop formerly served as an IndyCar test track (including one day when Ayrton Senna reportedly drove there).—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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And for an administration that has premised itself on efficiency, a never-ending loop of funding bait and switch does not exactly make for minimizing waste.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Red Storm, an afterthought for so long, are now receiving attention in New York City and beyond.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hasler likens it to an orchestra of clocks, with the conductor directing from the hypothalamus, a small region within the center of the brain.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Water villas take center stage here, along with luxurious spa treatments offered in private nests, and divers can enjoy one of PADI’s newest eco centers.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Keep in mind that power lines that are laying on the ground may be live.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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Also important to keep in mind: always file your extension electronically.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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This time around, interest in some of the Grammy-winning outfit’s most familiar tunes has clearly soared, as is evidenced by a quick glance at the weekly rankings of the most popular tunes throughout the nation.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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At first glance, the objects resemble dolls or even more advanced action figures with movable parts.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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Yet, many neglect their eyesight, unknowingly compromising their mental sharpness, risk perception and executive function.—
Dr Chibuzor Uwadi,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Adding raspberries to your diet is a simple way to support your eyesight and protect your vision for the future.15 5.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were able to see the young golden retriever walking slowly away from the group, only to pause and look back, his gaze lingering on his former companions.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dressing for the female gaze is about reclaiming how women approach style.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Full Time First Looks What to watch: Need a top-level refresher on last season’s NWSL playoffs?—
Emily Olsen and more,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Of course, users can do more than watch international events and shows in the US with a VPN.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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