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Synonyms

eyes

British  
/ aɪz /

plural noun

  1. nautical the part of the bows of a ship that are furthest forward at the level of the main deck

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She hocks back phlegm on a couple of occasions and violently rubs her tired eyes between questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

"It's all in God's hands," she murmured, lifting her eyes upward.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

All eyes now will be on Pick, who first took the helm of the banking giant two years ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The company is strengthening its board as it eyes an initial public offering, potentially as soon as this year, and as it expands its enterprise push into healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

There’s something about the way she looks at me, the softness in her eyes, that makes me believe she genuinely wants to help me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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