as in stare
a fixed intent look
I told him to stop staring, that his rather stupid gape was annoying
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as in to stare
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
she suddenly realized she had been gaping at the good-looking waiter instead of giving him her order
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Recent Examples of gape
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
At times, the actor feels more like a design element, akin to the marble coffins and gape-mouthed friezes of this gothic world.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Ventura described the injury as a large, gaping wound that was not survivable.
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Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Noun
Give someone these Santa Maria Novella Melograno Bath Salts, tell them the history, and watch as their mouths gape in surprise.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
At times, the actor feels more like a design element, akin to the marble coffins and gape-mouthed friezes of this gothic world.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Ventura described the injury as a large, gaping wound that was not survivable.
—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gape
Noun
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So now this burly older man with a commanding voice and a penetrating stare had her full attention.
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In the top of the 7th, Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hits the first batter, Miguel Montero, in the back, prompting both benches to empty, although only stares are exchanged.
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Shoppers are gawking at their climbing receipts as food costs continue to climb.
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Still, fans will get a chance to gawk at the arms of José Canseco, who turns 62 nine days before the derby.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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Most focus on the soldiers’ faces, their uniforms, and the solemn gaze directed toward the Wall of Names.
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Some of our go-to eye serums are marked down for Prime Day, too, including the COSRX Snail Mucin Peptide Under Eye Cream, which features snail mucin, peptides, and niacinamide to even out discoloration and soothe puffy areas.
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During a childhood fight, Aemond had his eye cut out by Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys and stole her family’s ferocious, powerful red dragon Vhagar.
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“Gape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gape. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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