spying 1 of 2

as in espionage
the secret gathering of information on others traditionally, anyone caught engaging in spying during wartime was shot or hanged

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spying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of spy

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Noun
  • Jurors convicted Lee of espionage, nonetheless, and a judge gave him a life term.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
  • Though there’s no explicit mention of the Cold War, there’s plenty of espionage and intrigue.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Casting of new roles is expected to begin shortly, with production eying a July start, sources said.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Warriors are currently riding high on a five-game win streak, and are eyeing a potential top-four seed in the West.
    Alex Kirschenbaum, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In particular, participants were given the opportunity to write their representatives regarding the Women’s Global Empowerment, Development and Prosperity Act of 2020, which was under consideration in Congress at the time of the study.
    Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Heat has had discussions with several teams in recent days regarding a potential Butler trade, according to a league source, but nothing has surfaced enticing enough for Miami to make a deal yet.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Here’s your viewing guide for the NBA’s holiday quintuple.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Since many stores will be closed for Christmas, there's no better time to keep your holiday celebration going by viewing some of the best Christmas light displays in Ohio.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Spying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spying. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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