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

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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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Recent Examples of eye
Noun
This is the most noticeable change to the naked eye. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 Everything Everywhere All At Once, where two rocks with googly eyes had a conversation on a cliff, and it has also been used to make visual gags for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
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North Carolina Republicans are eyeing a way to stop Democrats from adding to the onslaught. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025 Tom, 68, joins Chet on the famous bench eyeing his son's familiar outfit. Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
Noun
  • This loop shows how much different than normal temperatures will be through Saturday.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.
    Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • The case drew the attention of ex-NFL player Antonio Brown, who launched a GoFundMe campaign on the father’s behalf, according to The Augusta Chronicle.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Inspired by the attention, Mom tried to reach out to the company that manufactures the ride-on toy.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • Functionality of these three branches and the commensurate endurance of individual liberty center squarely on society’s universal respect for the rule of law.
    Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Xavier Edwards opened the bottom of the first with a double, and Kyle Stowers followed with a 421-foot home run to straightaway center, his first of the season.
    Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • Price upon publish date of this article: $780 What to Look for in a Crossbody Phone Bag Special features: When shopping for a crossbody phone bag, there are a few key features to keep in mind.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The more Tropper thought about it, the more one actor appeared in his mind for Coop: Jon Hamm.
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • At first glance, offering free concessions might seem like a costly gamble for a non-Power Four athletic department generating around $45 million annually.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Bit Bonds operate much like standard Treasuries at first glance.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • This disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable—those with limited mobility, hearing loss, and poor eyesight.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Either due to poor eyesight, mobility issues or lack of confidence.
    Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • As such, scientists recently turned the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) powerful gaze towards 2024 YR4, capturing the object in both visible and thermal light.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • This documentary reverses the gaze by elevating the work and voices of scientists from unrepresented communities.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Grab a spot on the front porch and watch boats float by on the river.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Sign up for a seven-day free trial from Fubo to watch it for free.
    Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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