eying

VERB

gaze at, scrutinize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check out contemplate inspect look at scan

STRONG

consider eyeball gape leer ogle peruse regard rubberneck study survey view watch

WEAK

give the eye glance at have a look keep eagle eye on size up stare at take a look take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget neglect

STRONG

disbelieve disregard ignore overlook

WEAK

look away

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He told AFP that VW was eying other Asian countries and South America as places that might be receptive to its China-developed offerings.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The company is eying a potentially blockbuster initial public offering that could draw more attention to the space sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

General Catalyst is eying call centers and rental companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Voters from more than 100 countries followed the action at Katmai's Brooks River through live web streams, where bears can be seen scooping up salmon and eying up their competition.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

“But,” he added, eying the herring, “I will not allow that scaly seathing under any roof of mine. Fishes are far too fishy for me.”

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers