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laid eyes on

VERB

see with attention

Synonyms

WEAK

catch sight of notice observe perceive recognize see set eyes on spot view

Example Sentences

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After I laid eyes on the current Oval Office, photos of the former version looked to me as if they were taken in a chain hotel suite, and not a particularly plush one.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

She says she suspected something wasn’t right with her husband from the moment she laid eyes on him in their hotel room in Atlanta that afternoon in June 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But police have not laid eyes on Kevin Parle - known as 'Hemp' or 'Joseph' - since 2004 - despite reports linking him to Spain, Australia and Dubai.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

When he finally laid eyes on Elvis at the Louisiana Hayride in the summer of 1955, the Colonel was ready for the big time.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

I laid eyes on him, cold and clear, in the back of Tom Arlen's house.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon