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
The bull's-eye centered on a swath along the Mississippi River and included the more than 1.3 million people around Memphis, Tennessee.
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CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Cities in the bull's-eye include Jonesboro, Arkansas; Memphis, Tennessee; Paducah, Kentucky; and Evansville, Indiana.
MORE: Crater Lake, deepest lake in US, to close to swimmers and boaters for over 2 years
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
Residents from Peoria, Illinois, to St. Louis, Missouri, to Paducah, Kentucky are in the bull's-eye for damaging winds and potential tornadoes.
—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
CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Cities in the bull's-eye include Jonesboro, Arkansas; Memphis, Tennessee; Paducah, Kentucky; and Evansville, Indiana.
MORE: Crater Lake, deepest lake in US, to close to swimmers and boaters for over 2 years
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
Residents from Peoria, Illinois, to St. Louis, Missouri, to Paducah, Kentucky are in the bull's-eye for damaging winds and potential tornadoes.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull's-eye
Noun
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For example, companies are offering products like probiotics for the gut-skin axis or anti-inflammatory serums aiming to address root causes.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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He was raised in Boston Both Ivery and Pompeo have Boston roots.—
Maggie Kreienberg,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Molly's close friendship with Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, is at the emotional heart of the series.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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That, in essence, is Thibodeau’s basketball religion: Selfless basketball rooted in read-and-react execution.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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In essence, Hoyer’s fate is likely tied to the Tucker acquisition.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bellinger has also been getting treatment, including core exercises and soft tissue work.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The initial test went well: the team successfully popped a single kernel wrapped in aluminum foil with a ten-watt laser.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Indian atta is stone-ground, meaning the wheat kernels are crushed between millstones into a fine powder.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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Malik Monk returned to score 16 points after missing the past three games due to illness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Goodrich leads all scorers with 39 points in the 106-98 loss at Chicago. 1972 — Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line is that China entered the WTO in 2000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The bottom line is that there was a talent void for Cincinnati on defense this past season.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to the methodology: The ROI is the cumulative sum of earnings minus the total out-of-pocket costs based on the average net price.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The dynamic has put some condo owners in a double bind, Marcus said — unable to afford special assessments for repairs or rising maintenance fees and insurance rates, but also unable to sell their units for a reasonable sum.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Bull's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%27s-eye. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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