spies
Definitions
Noun
- (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
- A secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
Verb
- Catch sight of
- Watch, observe, or inquire secretly
- Catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
- Secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
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📰 This Word in the News:
Congress’ watchdog faults FBI for ‘challenges’ in battling nontraditional spies, mainly from China
Oct 16, 2026 Washington Times
Oct 16, 2026 Washington Times
US disrupts Chinese hacking tools as 7 govts warn of PRC spies stealing sensitive data worldwide
Oct 8, 2026 The Register
Oct 8, 2026 The Register
Alleged Chinese spies used LinkedIn to target former premier
Oct 14, 2026 ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Oct 14, 2026 ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation