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: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
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eyeballs plural
: people who view something (such as an advertisement)
websites competing for eyeballs
eyeballed; eyeballing; eyeballs
: to look at intently especially in making an evaluation or choice
diners eyeballing the menu
eyeball the competition
: based on observation
eyeball judgment
Examples of eyeball in a Sentence
Verb
The children were eyeballing the desserts.
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 24 May 2024
Money drives these decisions as TV networks who pay billions want the most eyeballs on the product.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
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Noun
Since its premiere in 2019, Evil has tackled plenty of spooky subjects — including demonic memes, haunted elevators, and eyeballs floating in toilets.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 24 May 2024
Money drives these decisions as TV networks who pay billions want the most eyeballs on the product.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
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“Eyeball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeball. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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eyeball
noun
eye·ball
ˈī-ˌbȯl 
: the more or less globular capsule of the vertebrate eye formed by the sclera and cornea together with their contained structures
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