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a circular strip push the drawstring through the metal eye and knot it on one end

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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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Recent Examples of eye
Noun
Red is a difficult color to use in interior design, as the intensity of the hue draws our eyes and makes our mind more alert. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025 Raising and lowering the suspension, changing drive mode, and adjusting the climate controls are easy while on the go without taking your eyes off the road for more than a passing glance. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
With Hawaii being eyed as a new locale for the 9-1-1 franchise and the future of the parent series up in the air amid its Season 8 midseason hiatus, Raisani is hopeful Captain Vega and some of her 126 family will return. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025 Fellow nominee Sabrina Carpenter looked teary eyed when the camera panned to her following Roan’s speech. Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for eye 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
Noun
  • Privacy and data are at the core of hyper-personalization, so doubling down on zero-party data and consumer feedback loops are a focus for us in 2025 and beyond.
    Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
  • And so were four coaches who spent long hours on the ice teaching jumps and spins, twizzles and loops, double and triple axels to talented skaters, some on the path to the Olympics.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Her creativity has also caught the attention of high-profile brands, which has led to custom orders for a major cosmetic company.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • There was so much clothing donated that donation centers started turning away offers.
    Kristin Deasy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The center, founded by MarySue Lindsay, a teacher and principal for 20 years, will start its standard hours and operations Tuesday, Feb. 18.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • One factor to keep in mind here: The Constitution has age requirements for holding office.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Loading your audio article Four months ago, on the north shore of Oahu, Steve Kerr’s mind drifted from the cautious optimism of training camp to the perils of Ringz Culture.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, CSCU — which includes four regional universities, the community colleges and the online Charter Oak State College — and the University of Connecticut didn’t see their funding levels significantly change in the governor’s new two-year plan.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
  • At first glance, the invitation doesn’t seem to give much away.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
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  • Uranus can sometimes be spotted with the naked eye by those with excellent eyesight, a clear, dark sky, and prior knowledge of where to look.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Dame Judi Dench is giving fans an update on her worsening eyesight.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • Her understanding of her body and her steely gaze has only deepened since then, culminating in her Best Actress win at the Academy Awards for 2022’s Everything Everywhere All at Once.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The cover image is one of several that show Barbara with her dark hair obscuring her face, an adolescent Cousin Itt, hiding from the parental gaze.
    Helen Sullivan, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Both the season premiere and the second episode will be able to watch, per Forbes.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Peacock no longer offers a free streaming option, and the only way to watch NBC and Bravo series and select NFL games live is with the Premium or Premium Plus plans.
    Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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