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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

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I stepped closer and looked her in the eye.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

The stats are backed up by the eye test.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Looking Wiatt dead in the eye, flashing my winningest smile—

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

An emergency is in the eye of the beholder, they suggest; standing is in the eye of the beholder.

From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026

What if the eye crinkles and the almost smiles are just him with something in his eye, or something stuck in his teeth?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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