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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
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Moreover, keeping an eye on regulatory trends around AI transparency and ethical AI adoption will be crucial, as evolving policies may soon make explainability a requirement rather than a competitive advantage.
—Rahul Gudise, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent job postings indicate Amazon is eyeing a wider global rollout.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Unlike with a solar eclipse, all phases of a total lunar eclipse are safe to look at with the naked eye.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Moreover, keeping an eye on regulatory trends around AI transparency and ethical AI adoption will be crucial, as evolving policies may soon make explainability a requirement rather than a competitive advantage.
—Rahul Gudise, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Even before jumping into the race, Cuomo collected an endorsement from Rep. Ritchie Torres, who is eyeing a run for governor next year, and several of his associates have launched super PACs that plan to spend millions of dollars on boosting his candidacy with ads and other outreach efforts.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent job postings indicate Amazon is eyeing a wider global rollout.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye
Noun
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The central loop has a similar crystal but this one dangles from the top giving it constant movement when worn.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This may throw our daily commutes, communication, and communal activities for a loop.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s been a lot of attention this spring on the Red Sox’s uncertainty at third base.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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To command attention, develop a memorable visual identity, create a tone and voice that truly resonate, and ensure every interaction reflects your core values.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The puzzle at the center of The Accountant 2 matters insofar as the film needs a narrative propellant.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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Southwest Coast Though the wild, untamed north and forested center of Grenada are well worth a visit, most travelers stick almost exclusively to the sandy southwest coast.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Every story includes a WhatsApp link to text Waterson, and his phone buzzes through the night with neighborhood gossip and whatever else is on Londoners’ minds.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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By 1984, Atari had clearly won the hearts and minds of gamers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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This time around, interest in some of the Grammy-winning outfit’s most familiar tunes has clearly soared, as is evidenced by a quick glance at the weekly rankings of the most popular tunes throughout the nation.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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At first glance, the objects resemble dolls or even more advanced action figures with movable parts.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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How a Herd of Cattle Helped an Iraq War Veteran with PTSD Find Healing: 'Animals Gave Me a Second Chance' Poor eyesight kept Rademacher from signing up for military service himself so the filmmaker says his own mission has been to put the spotlight on those who have served.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Macular degeneration took his eyesight over the past five years.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were able to see the young golden retriever walking slowly away from the group, only to pause and look back, his gaze lingering on his former companions.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dressing for the female gaze is about reclaiming how women approach style.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the promo – watch it above – Gillis is greeted in the studio by cast member Ashley Padilla, who tries to reassure the host that the cast is fully recovered from the big party and ready to play.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The streamer’s customers watched more than 94 billion hours on Netflix in the second half of last year, a 5% increase year over year, according to its latest Engagement Report sharing data on what people watched on from July-December 2024.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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