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the eye

NOUN
examination
Synonyms
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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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Japanese filmmaker Chie Hayakawa isn’t afraid to look death in the eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

According to Scott Braun, a research meteorologist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the eye was relatively large compared with many tropical cyclones.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Veiga was selected and caught the eye of a scout, who decided to take a chance on him.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But the Knicks knew better than anyone that there was more to their new hire than met the eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Of course Gladys said she didn’t do anything, and the eye doctor said he certainly didn’t do anything.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

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