as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
you hit the bull's-eye when you noted that the real issue here is money
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Recent Examples of bull's-eye
Residents from Peoria, Illinois, to St. Louis, Missouri, to Paducah, Kentucky are in the bull's-eye for damaging winds and potential tornadoes.
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Sigmon wore a black jumpsuit with a hood over his head and a white target with a red bull's-eye over his chest as three volunteer prison employees fired at the same time through openings in a wall, the Associated Press reported.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Now, a more conservative GOP caucus has again put a bull's-eye on Medicaid's budget, which has grown by at least $300 billion in eight years due largely to the COVID pandemic and the decision by more states to expand Medicaid.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Zoom in: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's defiance against Trump's deportation agenda appears to have broadened the bull's-eye on Colorado's back.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Cities in the bull's-eye include Jackson, Mississippi; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Alexandria, Louisiana.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Wilmington is in the bull's-eye for the worst of the flooding.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024
Biden admits putting Trump in 'bull's-eye' was a mistake.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
The Fed's actions in Washington put a bull's-eye on America's wallets.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Sigmon wore a black jumpsuit with a hood over his head and a white target with a red bull's-eye over his chest as three volunteer prison employees fired at the same time through openings in a wall, the Associated Press reported.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Now, a more conservative GOP caucus has again put a bull's-eye on Medicaid's budget, which has grown by at least $300 billion in eight years due largely to the COVID pandemic and the decision by more states to expand Medicaid.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Zoom in: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's defiance against Trump's deportation agenda appears to have broadened the bull's-eye on Colorado's back.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Cities in the bull's-eye include Jackson, Mississippi; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Alexandria, Louisiana.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Wilmington is in the bull's-eye for the worst of the flooding.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024
Biden admits putting Trump in 'bull's-eye' was a mistake.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
The Fed's actions in Washington put a bull's-eye on America's wallets.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull's-eye
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Brown, brittle leaves may make your lawn appear dead, but the crown—the grass plant’s growth point for leaves and roots—is alive and quickly sends up new leaves as soon as conditions are ideal.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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This market can trace its roots to 1921 and has been in its current 49-acre location since 1956.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Increasing your water intake can benefit overall health, including the health of your kidneys, brain, and heart.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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And for me, to be on the cover of Vogue Philippines, for my first Vogue cover, is so special and will forever just hold the most special place in my heart.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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In essence, technology is democratizing coaching and embedding it into organizations and individuals that used to receive very little of it, if at all.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Smokey, tangy, and subtly sweet—the overall flavor somehow captures the essence of a warm, breezy evening on the beach.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Set Clear Values, Messaging And Tone At The Start Maintaining a brand’s core identity requires setting clear values, messaging and tone from the outset.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Hold this position for five deep breaths, maintaining core and glute engagement.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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The chain exploited a series of vulnerabilities in device drivers the Linux kernel uses to support USB hardware.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Whole grains contain all parts of the plant’s whole seed, or the kernel, in its natural form.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
25 Jan. 2025
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Green finished with nine points, four rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal, and Curry scored a team-high 28 points on 4-of-13 shooting from three-point range.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Trinity keeps rolling: The Bantams, led by leading scorer Henry Vetter’s 21 points, built on a four-point halftime lead to pull away in the second.—
Jeff Smith,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: For Lehane and OpenAI, fears about AI are dwindling, and the vibe shift is here to stay.—
Ashley Gold,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Scientists say midday power naps improve mental alertness, energy and productivity, even the company’s bottom line.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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There was a reluctance to pay such a sum for someone whose talent was clear, but who had yet to deliver consistently in an elite league.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The two groups have raised around $500 million -- a massive sum that will be used to help expand the Republican majorities in the midterm elections and to pressure Republicans to support Trump's agenda.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bull's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%27s-eye. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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