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the eye

NOUN
examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audit checking checkup cross-examination diagnosis experiment exploration inquiry inspection interrogation investigation observation probe questioning questionnaire raid research review scan scrutiny search study survey trial
STRONG
assay battery breakdown canvass catechism dissection exam final grilling inquest inquisition once-over oral perusal quest quiz reconnaissance tryout view
WEAK
blue book legwork perlustration third degree written
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance neglect
NOUN
scrutiny
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis audit inquiry inspection investigation review search surveillance
STRONG
exploration perusal scan sifting study survey tab view
WEAK
close-up eagle eye long hard look perlustration

Example Sentences

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He looked me in the eye and said: “I have never worked with an intern that had 10 thumbs!”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The struggles of the nascent private-capital market, weighed down by lending to software companies whose businesses are under threat from artificial intelligence, has captured the eye of the market and the news media.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Young Daniel was at his side and doing the same, perfecting a firm handshake, practicing looking people in the eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The aerial view of Islamabad is striking: solar panels stretch as far as the eye can see from the rooftops of the lush, green Pakistani capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Dad was looking Max straight in the eye, as he never quite had before.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix