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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
Increasingly, brands are playing an active role in resale, eyeing both the environmental and economic opportunities of giving their garments a second life.
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Matthew Gray Gubler is eyeing a return to CBS.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Both shortstops are key cogs on teams eyeing a World Series title and perhaps spoiling the Dodgers’ dreams along the way.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The company is also eyeing a store in Paris.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Still, automation is clearly a trend, and US shipping executives seem to be eyeing modern ports in China, Singapore and Europe with envy.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Matthew Gray Gubler is eyeing a return to CBS.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Both shortstops are key cogs on teams eyeing a World Series title and perhaps spoiling the Dodgers’ dreams along the way.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The company is also eyeing a store in Paris.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Still, automation is clearly a trend, and US shipping executives seem to be eyeing modern ports in China, Singapore and Europe with envy.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyeing
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Levi is also contemplating selling its Dockers business, which the company said has been underperforming.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nor has there been any clear signal so far of what kind of response to Iran’s unprecedented missile barrage Israel is contemplating.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
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Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s arguably the best time to see it, but the observing window will be short — the comet will set only about 15 minutes after sunset.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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People trust recommendations from friends and are more likely to take action after seeing an influencer ad.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, the conclusion the film reaches gestures in this direction, with the sentiment that perhaps the most important thing is that the family experience quality time with each other, more than seeing giraffes and camels and hiking the Himalayas.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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In 2021, a complete gold mask weighing about 100 grams was unearthed at the site, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Eyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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