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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
But the broadcast has lagged in the ratings, while new editor in chief Bari Weiss is said to be eyeing an overhaul of the network’s signature newscast.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Amazon is reportedly eyeing mass job cuts across its corporate employee base.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
The findings are based on millions of flight and hotel searches, comparing what travelers are eyeing now versus last year.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Robert Forest, a partner at the firm, told Newsweek the team is eyeing an August 2028 completion of the tower.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
With all the momentum swinging to the visitor’s sideline, North Texas was eyeing a two-for-one with the ball in Charlotte’s redzone, just 8 yards from retaking the lead late in the first half.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Democrats in two blue-leaning states are eyeing plans to redraw their congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections amid a growing redistricting arms race.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
One is Eva Muñoz (Justina Machado), Senior’s ex-wife, who immediately starts silently and unnervingly eyeing the firm’s newest partner, Olympia.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
His company is not alone in eyeing the sand, about 750,000 cubic yards, piling up at Prado Dam as a source, but permitting has proven too difficult.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Amazon is reportedly eyeing mass job cuts across its corporate employee base.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
The findings are based on millions of flight and hotel searches, comparing what travelers are eyeing now versus last year.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Robert Forest, a partner at the firm, told Newsweek the team is eyeing an August 2028 completion of the tower.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
With all the momentum swinging to the visitor’s sideline, North Texas was eyeing a two-for-one with the ball in Charlotte’s redzone, just 8 yards from retaking the lead late in the first half.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Democrats in two blue-leaning states are eyeing plans to redraw their congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections amid a growing redistricting arms race.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
One is Eva Muñoz (Justina Machado), Senior’s ex-wife, who immediately starts silently and unnervingly eyeing the firm’s newest partner, Olympia.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
His company is not alone in eyeing the sand, about 750,000 cubic yards, piling up at Prado Dam as a source, but permitting has proven too difficult.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyeing
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My organization commissioned research centered around the film’s two-minute trailer, with 1,000 Americans watching the trailer and 1,000 watching another piece of content.—
Ernest J. Moniz,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Reaffirming the idea in 1990, the AAP reported that American children were spending more time watching television than any other activity, apart from sleeping.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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What researchers actually discovered is a small asteroid following Earth’s orbit, one that’s been traveling alongside us for decades without anyone noticing.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the smart ones were noticing.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Louise Hémon The jury would also like to acknowledge a director whose film transported us into an extreme landscape, and created an unsettling atmosphere that kept us contemplating the nature of lust, education, and violence.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the old flivver was ticking along, reminding Drew of happy hours—leaning on opposing fenders under its hood with Lloyd, contemplating the Dart’s latest ailment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Also in the 1920s, Edwin Hubble, along with his assistant Milton Humason, began observing individual stars in galaxies beyond the Milky Way, enabling us to measure the distances to these nebulous objects.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Between the timing and Elsbeth spotting a shiny, brand-new replacement for Johnny’s beat-up old harness and carabiner, the jig is up, giving Elsbeth a moment to shine on the set of Raquel’s Behind the Black Veil interview, prosecuting her case in the persona of a reality-show host.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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The robot is also capable of spotting the charging spot perfectly in electric vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before the game, manager John Schneider called for Dodger fans not to boo him, considering how much time had passed.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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At least one student at the student body meeting considering the chapter objected to TPUSA's values, according to left-wing blog Fight Back!—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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In his eight wins, all eight have come inside the distance, with only two fights seeing a second round.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Looking forward to seeing Becks on our plane ride home.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Oxford Union debating society announced Tuesday the ouster of President-elect George Abaraonye after reported comments celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
22 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Measure 26-260 was crafted by the Portland City Council and referred to voters in June after months of debating how to present it to residents.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Eyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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