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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
With this warmer water, however, keep an eye on clarity.
—Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The House of the Dragon star, who at one point was eyed to appear in 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, has been tapped to join Shawn Levy’s Star War: Starfighter, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Keep an eye out for chachalaca, green jays, Altamira orioles, and the occasional rare avian visitor that wanders in from faraway.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
With this warmer water, however, keep an eye on clarity.
—Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
According to Post-Tribune archives, the Griffith BMV branch was eyed for closure one year ago.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The House of the Dragon star, who at one point was eyed to appear in 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, has been tapped to join Shawn Levy’s Star War: Starfighter, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Here are two signs that your relationship is stuck in a conflict loop.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Found in the Bukit Gasing Forest Park between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, the 2.4-mile-long loop is a local favorite and takes around one to 1.5 hours to complete.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The buzz the Panthers generated was unlike anything Texas football has seen, but despite the newfound attention, Gates said the team is hungry and locked in.—
Charles Baggarly
August 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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Some 65% of today's data center power is fueling traditional enterprise workloads, according to BCG.—
Tomás O’Leary,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Position the bit in the center of the pot, then angle it slightly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Maladaptive daydreaming is a form of intense daydreaming characterized by the creation of unrealistic or fantastical situations, conversations, or stories in one’s own mind that are outside the realm of a person’s day-to-day life.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hickman speaks her mind — quick, assertive and, frankly, brave.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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At first glance, an AI agent may sound like a fancy term for automation.—
Eva Nahari,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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At first glance, this might seem like a minor difference — fodder for TikTok skits or Reddit debates, where Americans and Europeans poke fun at each other’s respective abilities to handle summer weather.—
Taco Engelaar,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
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That makes the watermark invisible to human eyesight which, though great at finding patterns in pixels, isn’t equipped for spectral analysis.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Birds of prey are defined by their sharp talons, hooked beaks, keen eyesight, and carnivorous diet – all of which enable them to hunt, kill or scavenge other animals for food.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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In Competition Tender Claws’ Face Jumping, uses eye-tracking on the Meta Quest Pro to let participants swap perspectives with what looked like ghosts, by locking gazes with them.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Others are slamming the campaign for catering to the male gaze and taking inspiration from Brooke Shields' controversial 1980 denim campaign.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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How to watch 'New Heights' podcast with Taylor Swift Date: Wednesday, Aug. 13. Time: 7 p.m. ET.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Madison Avenue continues to pull millions of dollars out of what was once its star vehicle — primetime TV — in favor of reaching smaller crowds of consumers watching their favorite shows at times of their own choosing.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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