ESPIED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

espied

verb

past tense of espy

as in noticed

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes out of the corner of my eye I espied the squirrel making another raid on the bird feeder

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With the Maumelle High School football team split into position groups during practice, a player noticed there was movement inside his helmet.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The woman apparently noticed the surveillance camera, and ripped it off the shelf.

— Ali Bauman, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticed

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The following day, several reports came in from Roseville residents who spotted a bear near Foothills Boulevard between Blue Oaks and Pleasant Grove boulevards.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Bieber has been a committed regular for years, often spotted leaving Forma in a coordinating Alo or CSB workout set.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotted

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Kushner, of permanent-capital holding company Thrive Eternal and younger brother of Jared Kushner, and Iger, Disney’s former chief executive, were recently looking into an expansion franchise as the NBA eyed new teams in Seattle and Las Vegas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
A number of insiders are reporting that actress Cailee Spaeny is either being eyed for Rogue or has actually been cast.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of eyed

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Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Roger is often regarded as a major figure in country music, credited for broadening the range of the genre by including elements of pop music in his songs.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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