spying

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. detective; activities of secretly obtaining information
v. closely observe; engage in activities of secretly obtaining information.

Example Sentences

spying into other people's activities.

Have you been spying on me?

She was accused of spying for the enemy.

He was accused of spying and was declared non grata.

He said that someone might be spying on the station and the pilot was ordered to keep track of the strange object.

He used his job as a screen for his spying activities.

Real-world Examples

The plane! It's always spying on me!

Source: Modern Family Season 6

Hello? Who are we spying on?

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

Why, was he supposed to be spying?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

Hey honey. - Still spying on the neighbors?

Source: Learn English by Watching Movies with VOA

Is Google Home spying on me?

Source: Connection Magazine

They do not fear his spying.

Source: British Students' Science Reader

German lawmakers investigating US spying here want to interview Snowden.

Source: NPR News July 2014 Compilation

But you can minimize some unwanted spying by taking these steps.

Source: Reader's Digest Anthology

'What about spying on people? ' asked Fagin.

Source: Oliver Twist (abridged version)

Mr. Reese, I fear that our own spying has been detected.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

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