eyes 1 of 2

noun

plural of eye
1
as in rings
a circular strip push the drawstring through the metal eye and knot it on one end

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2
as in centers
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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3
as in minds
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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4
as in looks
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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5
as in vision
the ability to see her eyes are diminishing with age

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as in gazes
a fixed intent look peering through the binoculars with a sharp eye

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eyes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of eye
1
as in watches
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 notices
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 debates
to give serious and careful thought to we're eyeing the possibility of buying property there

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Recent Examples of eyes
Noun
Anyone who trains their eyes too closely on one policy adjustment risks missing the forest for the trees. — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 The brief confrontation quickly spread across social media as Atlanta won again, 113-96, as Clark was seen rolling her eyes while talking with White on the sideline. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Still a test, but SoftBank – one of Japan's major mobile carriers – eyes commercial service in Japan from 2027. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026 By June 27, inspectors made it through the first, third, fifth and sixth floors as eyes went to the forth floor. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Anyone who could look Bob Dylan dead in the eyes as a 10-year-old and sing one of his most famous songs, as film cameras rolled, is no stranger to pressure. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 Fire officials had also failed to take advantage of satellite imagery after strong winds grounded their typical eyes in the sky, aircraft. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Carrie asked that kindergarten morning through tears that made her eyes shine rather than redden. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Vacations were a way for Diana to unwind and get away from prying eyes. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
Swift is expected to plunge back through Earth’s atmosphere by year’s end, as solar storms drag its orbit lower, while Katalyst eyes future rescue attempts for other telescopes such as Hubble. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The film will enter production this November in Vermont as production company GrizzlieBradFilms LLC eyes a 2028 debut. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 While the team eyes various upgrades, including impact hitters and bullpen help, superstar Bryce Harper has signaled his readiness for significant roster changes. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season. — Bryan West, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Microsoft still retains its equity stake in OpenAI’s for-profit company, as that company eyes a possible IPO later this year. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyes
  1. rings
  2. centers
  3. minds
  4. looks
  5. vision
  6. gazes
  7. watches
  8. notices
Noun
  • This includes health-monitoring devices such as Apple Watches and Oura rings, whose technologies have improved drastically over the years.
    — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Adding contrast are the black counter rings and the black rubber Oysterflex strap.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of rings
Noun
  • In Congo, where the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, responders have faced attacks on health teams, misinformation about the virus, a failure by locals to report symptoms and rebel violence that has limited access to treatment centers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Much of the discussion surrounding this week’s game centers around how the Georgia defense will go about defending Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • The defense deserves a lot of credit (and Johnson deserves credit for hiring Dennis Allen as his defensive coordinator), but scoring 50 points with those two QBs shows that Johnson is one of the league’s sharpest offensive minds.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Their memory, their suffering and their dignity will be forever etched in our minds and presented to the eyes of the world.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of minds
Noun
  • Not long ago, ordering a nonalcoholic beer at Oktoberfest could draw puzzled looks.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This week, the best beauty looks played both sides of the color wheel.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • But the level of long-term vision and commitment to that region is incredibly strong.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For more than four decades, Conrad’s voice, bass and vision were at the heart of VENOM.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of vision
Noun
  • The goal is to adorn the eyes without pulling too much focus, instead framing gazes in a way that honors the holistic ease of your look.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this extreme proximity, their gazes bypass each other entirely.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gazes
Verb
  • The music is used in a scene where Alex watches his brother fight while the cartoon score plays, syncing humorously with the action.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Nobody else who works on (or watches) these films ever thinks about the people who live in these locations for the rest of the year.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of watches
Verb
  • In my experience running organic and paid search programs for B2B software companies, this shows up long before anyone notices it in a budget review.
    — Gaetano Romeo, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • About ten minutes into the standoff, the detective notices Bottom holding something in his hand.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of notices

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“Eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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