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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
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Hayek kept her color palette deep and sumptuous: a dark cat eye with emerald green eyeshadow, full eyebrows, and a nude lip.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Heading into the 2024 CHL Import Draft, Hill was eyeing an older, mature player to complement a young Oil Kings team.
—Sarah Jean Maher, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then, Kerry Washington dazzled with a dark smokey eye, pink highlighter, and nude lipstick.
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Is general manager Brian Cashman eyeing third baseman Alex Bregman as his final big splash of the winter?
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For the most part, the primary loop is to find enemy officials, dodge or parry their attacks, and slowly chip away at their stance meter (essentially a gauge of their defensive stamina) to leave them vulnerable to a strong attack.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Expect comforting dishes like large pasta loops with heritage pork shoulder ragu and wines ranging from acidic Etna Bianco to complex Nebbiolo.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford said that the Vikings were receiving the Rams’ full attention while the Rams were at the team’s facility in Woodland Hills.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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This development warrants attention for four reasons.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Staff at a nearby senior care center have evacuated as a result, moving patients still in hospital beds and gowns to safety while awaiting medical transport to safer locations.Christina Shaw, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Russian officials acknowledged a major drone attack in the area, and said that authorities had set up an emergency command center to fight the fire.Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Substack When people think of Substack, the publishing platform that hosts some of the biggest and highest-paying newsletters of the day, front-facing, short-form video content doesn’t necessarily come to mind.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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This was not out of choice: After his capture and before his execution, Höss was ordered to write his memoir, giving an insight into the workings of a mind that was both ordinary and chillingly evil.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, ostrich didn’t seem the most climate-friendly option (beans), the most ethical (beans again), or the tastiest (pork, in my personal opinion).Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, this glossy laptop looks like a stunner and is worth some hype going into 2025.Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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His eyebrows were drawn together, his gaze was sharp, even his gentle-looking lips were closed tight.Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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But in the early days of 2025, the X owner has turned his gaze towards the UK.David Gilbert, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the narrative highlights the Shoshone tribe who have watched their land and people be ravaged by white settlers claiming it as their own without regard for centuries of culture and tradition.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Following the conclusion of the season, Apple TV+ subscribers can also watch Side Quest, a four-episode anthology series starring actors from the original show.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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