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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
Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
However, adults can keep certain habits in mind to make screen time a little easier on the eyes.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Michael Kan, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
The pair are also eyeing a series of international remakes.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The pupil, the dark center of the eye, determines how much light reaches the light-sensing retina at the back of the eye.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
However, adults can keep certain habits in mind to make screen time a little easier on the eyes.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Trump administration, meanwhile, is eyeing more federal subsidies for Starlink, including shifting billions from a US broadband program to the satellite internet system.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
The pair are also eyeing a series of international remakes.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
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Out near the 10 freeway south of Phoenix, this much longer and faster loop formerly served as an IndyCar test track (including one day when Ayrton Senna reportedly drove there).—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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And for an administration that has premised itself on efficiency, a never-ending loop of funding bait and switch does not exactly make for minimizing waste.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those accomplishments caught a Sacramento State coach’s attention and he was eventually offered a scholarship and financial aid to attend and train at the university.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, can the Board of Tesla get Elon to refocus his attentions primarily on Tesla?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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His beats have lots of detail but no fixed center, creating rhythms that call to mind choppy waves or a record that’s stuck in a groove.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Visitors will begin their journey at a new 6,000-square-foot visitors center that will include gallery space, a community meeting room and outdoor gathering areas.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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But with the criticism that canceling long-running shows attracts front and center of its mind, the corporation has already said that its investment in Scottish drama will rise to more than £95M cumulatively between 2026 and 2028, an average of at least £30M per year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what the NWS says Texans should keep in mind to stay safe and prevent fires: Hold off on outdoor burning.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the current valuation might seem steep at first glance, projected sales growth averaging approximately 25% annually over the next three years, coupled with potentially much stronger earnings growth, suggests the premium may be justified by the company’s improving financial outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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A lot of my clients are noticing that their libidos have taken a nosedive without any discernible reason at first glance.—
Myisha Battle,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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Yet, many neglect their eyesight, unknowingly compromising their mental sharpness, risk perception and executive function.—
Dr Chibuzor Uwadi,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Adding raspberries to your diet is a simple way to support your eyesight and protect your vision for the future.15 5.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sharp jinks, wild dives, erratic rolls—moves that once confounded algorithms—now fall apart under Red Eye’s relentless gaze.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Her gaze settled on the boot once more, noticing a sliver of paper jutting from inside the tongue.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Starting with former Bank of Canada and former Bank of England boss Carney watching a hockey game in a Team Canada jersey, the 60-second spot for the incumbent Liberal Party then see Myers stride into frame to greet Donald Trump‘s new tariff and trade war nemesis.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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Columbia's response is being closely watched by other schools that became flashpoints for pro-Palestinian protests last year.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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