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as in attention
a state of being aware
this young actor has the eye of every director in Hollywood
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
this wilderness area is at the eye of the controversy between conservation and development
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as in mind
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
in my eye, cats make better pets than dogs
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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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as in eyesight
the ability to see
her eyes are diminishing with age
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye
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as in to watch
to keep one's eyes on
a lot of his backyard bird watching was spent eyeing the squirrels as they depleted the bird feeder of seeds
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I wondered who tracked dirt all over the floor until I eyed the muddy sneakers
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eye
Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The trick is to make the eye pay attention to everything but those not-so-realistic branches.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
With reports that Donald Trump is eyeing potential alternatives to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, some of the former Fox & Friends Weekend host’s colleagues attempted to give him a boost.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
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According to the star, Heller was insistent that the dog have blue eyes and red hair like Adams.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The trick is to make the eye pay attention to everything but those not-so-realistic branches.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
While Republicans are expressing optimism about legislating in the slim majority, some minefields are ahead as the party, led by Trump, eyes an ambitious agenda for the 119th Congress — headlined by tax reform.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
With reports that Donald Trump is eyeing potential alternatives to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, some of the former Fox & Friends Weekend host’s colleagues attempted to give him a boost.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
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In the end, these two points form a bit of a feedback loop, almost like an endless cycle of change and growth.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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By creating feedback loops, organizations can ensure their systems remain adaptable and effective over time.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s recent threat to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada got the immediate attention of Ottawa.Matt Egan, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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No matter what park or scenic area catches your attention in 2025, chances are your RV of choice can be delivered to you.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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To be sure, Bank of America acknowledged that the ongoing struggles at AMD’s chief rival, Intel , could lead AMD to capture even more business than expected in the PC market, as well as the traditional, non-AI data center market.Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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And Dollar General is currently in the middle of a distribution optimization, exiting four distribution centers (DCs) in the third quarter for a total of 15 within the past 12 months.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Even taking a brief walk can rejuvenate your mind and body.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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By Jessica Chapel December 8, 2024 At first glance, New York City might not scream intimacy—reservations get booked up weeks out, open bar stools are snatched up in seconds, and dates squeezed into overpacked schedules.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
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The thoughtfulness about how the pieces might be worn may not be visible at first glance.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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John has been open about his struggles with his eyesight after contracting an infection in the south of France in July.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Here’s everything the Rocketman has shared about losing his eyesight.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
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Each actor does their best work wordlessly, the fluttering of a throat or a downward gaze speaking volumes.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Finally, Burges felt ready to carry the responsibility of servicing diners through his own unique gaze.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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If that name doesn’t ring a bell, pause and go watch this legendary adventure movie.Jason Saltzman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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How to watch 'Yellowstone' Season 5, Part 2 New episodes will air Sunday nights at 8 p.m.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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