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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
Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
It can be used to soothe, oxygenate, and de-puff the cheeks, forehead, and chin; use the smaller end to tone the area under the eyes.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
One of the holdouts involving the TCJA is that of state and local taxes, or SALT, cap, as well as hard-line Republicans pushing for large spending cuts that would serve as pay-fors for the extensive tax cuts Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) is eyeing.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Feb. 2025
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Related article What to know about measles Cases of measles usually come with the three Cs: cough; coryza, which is a stuffy nose; and conjunctivitis, which is red eyes.
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The film is eyeing a 2025 premiere, with sales and distribution yet to be set.
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If skiing isn’t your thing, the resort is still a haven for winter activity: ice skate across Brewer’s Pond, located in the heart of the village, go tubing at Tube Town, or fat bike or snowshoe on a variety of trails and loops that skirt the edge of the ski hill.—
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Conveniently located inside the I-435 loop, this close-in development offers easy access to major highways.—
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His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.—
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Image The Historian By Elizabeth Kostova In her fresh take on the vampire novel, Kostova reworks the Dracula legend with a historian’s meticulous attention to detail.—
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The center, founded by MarySue Lindsay, a teacher and principal for 20 years, will start its standard hours and operations Tuesday, Feb. 18.—
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Most garden centers sell succulent or cactus potting mix blends.—
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The Backlight was the first piece of hers that blew my mind.—
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The Badgers, meanwhile, had been on fire lately and had ascended to a bona fide Final Four contender in the minds of many.—
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At first glance, the invitation doesn’t seem to give much away.—
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At first glance, CSCU — which includes four regional universities, the community colleges and the online Charter Oak State College — and the University of Connecticut didn’t see their funding levels significantly change in the governor’s new two-year plan.—
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Since losing his eyesight, Short relies on his wife for assistance.—
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State laws prevent juveniles from being within hearing range of adult inmates or within eyesight of them.—
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Her understanding of her body and her steely gaze has only deepened since then, culminating in her Best Actress win at the Academy Awards for 2022’s Everything Everywhere All at Once.—
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The cover image is one of several that show Barbara with her dark hair obscuring her face, an adolescent Cousin Itt, hiding from the parental gaze.—
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This leads to a sharp and humid love triangle, in which Roisin must deal with her own warmth toward Echo while watching Kosta fall for her, until the plot crests through a breathtaking act of betrayal.—
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How to watch the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Venue: Oakland Arena — Oakland, Calif. Time: 7 p.m. ET Friday TV: ESPN Streaming: Fubo (try for free) Watching in-person?—
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“Eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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