adjective
Etymology
Origin of eyed
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at eye, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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When Díaz underwent the procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow in late April, the Dodgers eyed a post-All-Star break return.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Though he's "not praying for hat-tricks", many would have been asking the man above for a favour or two as Scotland eyed up their first World Cup win in 36 years.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Various media and tech players eyed the brand—with its four decades of cultural cachet, 100 million aggregate social media followers, and Rolodex of Bezoses and Ballmers.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
BYD eyed Mexico, where it began selling cars in 2023, as a manufacturing toehold for North America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
She eyed Valley’s copy of the latest Witches of Heartbreak Cove.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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