laid eyes on

VERB

see with attention

Synonyms

WEAK

catch sight of notice observe perceive recognize see set eyes on spot view

Example Sentences

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The best defensive player he’d laid eyes on blocked fewer and fewer shots as time went on.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

“He’s lying! That day was the first time we laid eyes on each other!”

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

But police have not laid eyes on Kevin Parle - known as 'Hemp' or 'Joseph' - since 2004 - despite reports linking him to Spain, Australia and Dubai.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

When he finally laid eyes on Elvis at the Louisiana Hayride in the summer of 1955, the Colonel was ready for the big time.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

He wasn’t gone long before I saw him coming back, carrying the oddest-looking outfit I’d ever laid eyes on.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls