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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
Right now, 20th Century Studios’ Sam Raimi movie Send Help is eyeing $10 million in its second weekend at 3,475 sites after a $3M second Friday.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
After finishing, Vonn chatted briefly with Johnson – who raced just before her – at the bottom of the slope, pulled off her knee brace and then walked the circumference of the mixed zone, eyeing the big board as Wiles raced.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The latter sees a faded star eyeing a possible comeback and encountering all sorts of ghosts from his past.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers, meanwhile, are eyeing nearly 20 bills that could dramatically expand eligibility for the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship program and balloon the program’s price tag to as much as $500 million a year, higher education officials said.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Feb. 2026
OpenAI is reportedly eyeing a valuation at over $800 billion, and Google parent Alphabet has seen its stock soar over 60% in the past year, lifting its market cap to $4 trillion.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
The two other photos below show a suspicious Michael eyeing a very shirtless David, as well as an intimate moment between Michael and Star.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Other downtown office owners eyeing conversion have hit headwinds.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
League executive Stan Kasten previously said the PWHL is eying playing exhibition games in Europe and one day establishing teams there.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
After finishing, Vonn chatted briefly with Johnson – who raced just before her – at the bottom of the slope, pulled off her knee brace and then walked the circumference of the mixed zone, eyeing the big board as Wiles raced.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The latter sees a faded star eyeing a possible comeback and encountering all sorts of ghosts from his past.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers, meanwhile, are eyeing nearly 20 bills that could dramatically expand eligibility for the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship program and balloon the program’s price tag to as much as $500 million a year, higher education officials said.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Feb. 2026
OpenAI is reportedly eyeing a valuation at over $800 billion, and Google parent Alphabet has seen its stock soar over 60% in the past year, lifting its market cap to $4 trillion.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
The two other photos below show a suspicious Michael eyeing a very shirtless David, as well as an intimate moment between Michael and Star.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Other downtown office owners eyeing conversion have hit headwinds.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
League executive Stan Kasten previously said the PWHL is eying playing exhibition games in Europe and one day establishing teams there.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyeing
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The singer walked in on a vignette of a couple watching Bad Bunny at the awards ceremony with their young son.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The singer grew up watching his idols win awards on television, and eventually, those idols began handing him the awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Driving west on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Emily Phillips abruptly stopped talking mid-sentence, noticing a pickup truck with heavily tinted windows.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Collecting vinyl, clubbing at Berghain, contemplating polyamory—this is cool.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Proponents of such laws cite potential conflicts of interest between public interests and private ones, particularly when lawmakers or officials are contemplating a move from one sphere to the other.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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His family might never know all the details, but Bouzid gives the audience tangible knowledge of his passions and misgivings, accomplishing that by observing the five female characters in his orbit, and so the mystery of all their lives is fully revealed.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Supporters of the prosecution contend Lemon was not merely observing but actively participating in conduct that disrupted worshippers.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Garlic is a kitchen staple for many, but spotting a green sprout poking out of a clove can raise questions about food safety.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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After spotting a mail truck and carrier, McBee jumped out of the Toyota and demanded the carrier’s keys.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But homeowners like Kahn are already pondering San Jose without Mayor Mahan.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Rams will be at home pondering what might have been.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Later on Monday, Croft recalled seeing a large tent standing in the middle of the roadway while numerous law enforcement officers investigated the scene.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The second citation refers to Christ’s reaction to seeing the tomb of Lazarus.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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According to a report by Swiss multinational investment bank UBS, 36% of its 87 billionaire clients surveyed had already relocated at least once in 2025, while another 9% were considering doing so.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the task proved daunting considering that Chopra Jonas, 30 at the time, was no longer in the ingenue phase of her life.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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