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or eying
1
as in watching
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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2
as in noticing
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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3
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there
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Recent Examples of eyeing
Abrams also is directing his first feature in years with a mystery WB film, which is eying start of production at the beginning of 2025.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Defense acquisition is one of the arms of government that tech startups are eying most eagerly.
—Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Chances are your giftee has been eyeing this chic Jonathan Adler set for some time, which makes the holiday season the perfection occasion to delivery it to their door to toast to the new year (without any chances of ruining their table tops).
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Keeping score Image Many of the tech executives involved in the hiring process are unwilling to sacrifice earnings in the prime of their career, and so are eyeing part-time roles, such as those externally advising the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The Harry Potter series is likely to not even begin filming until 2026, eyeing a 2027 release date.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
With Raskin eyeing a new seat, the House Oversight Committee will need a new ranking member.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The Memphis supercomputer powering Grok, meanwhile, is eyeing a huge expansion from 200,000 to 1 million GPUs.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 7 Dec. 2024
Some seemed camera shy, eyeing the person filming to get out of their space, while others sniffed the camera out of curiosity.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Defense acquisition is one of the arms of government that tech startups are eying most eagerly.
—Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Chances are your giftee has been eyeing this chic Jonathan Adler set for some time, which makes the holiday season the perfection occasion to delivery it to their door to toast to the new year (without any chances of ruining their table tops).
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Keeping score Image Many of the tech executives involved in the hiring process are unwilling to sacrifice earnings in the prime of their career, and so are eyeing part-time roles, such as those externally advising the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The Harry Potter series is likely to not even begin filming until 2026, eyeing a 2027 release date.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
With Raskin eyeing a new seat, the House Oversight Committee will need a new ranking member.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The Memphis supercomputer powering Grok, meanwhile, is eyeing a huge expansion from 200,000 to 1 million GPUs.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 7 Dec. 2024
Some seemed camera shy, eyeing the person filming to get out of their space, while others sniffed the camera out of curiosity.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyeing
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By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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By observing how the robots respond to various surfaces, the team can gather valuable data on locomotion mechanics.Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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What better way to enjoy the winter months than by observing various birds of all colors flitting from tree to feeder?Brittany VanDerBill, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Among those whom Dickson called when considering Posen was Domenico De Sole, the chairman of Tom Ford International, who had underwritten, along with Ford, Posen’s second runway show in 2002.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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What makes the show all the more remarkable — and worth seeing every year — is how fresh the theater keeps it.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Checking out new music, trying on clothes, and seeing friends in a random store only to stand at the racks and talk for an hour.Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Teams weighing the value of an exemplary playoff track record and leadership qualities also had to reconcile his age and injury history.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Eyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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