as in idiot
a stupid person
the village's chief of police was an ineffectual albeit pleasant gander
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Recent Examples of gander
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Eventually Jackie got up, revealing the egg, and Shadow took a gander.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Spend a half-day winding through the trails, then take a gander at the Gothic church nearby, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart—Jersey’s version of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
For example, take a gander at the aspirants lining up to run for Chicago mayor in 2027 (or at least the ones who are looking to be boldface names).
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Sarandos went on to assert that the executive branch has no say in the matter, and while that may be accurate from a legal standpoint, the Netflix co-CEO may want to take a gander at the big pile of nothing that used to be the East Wing of the White House.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Eventually Jackie got up, revealing the egg, and Shadow took a gander.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Spend a half-day winding through the trails, then take a gander at the Gothic church nearby, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart—Jersey’s version of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
For example, take a gander at the aspirants lining up to run for Chicago mayor in 2027 (or at least the ones who are looking to be boldface names).
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gander
Noun
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Whether the goal is something subtly elevated or cool and colorful, these hibiscus manicure ideas bring beachside energy straight to your fingertips—take a peek at them below.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Further excavations are still underway, but the general public will get its first peek at the extraordinary site on Saturday when visitors will be allowed in by appointment.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Lluís then calls Puig Antich a moron.—
Colm Tóibín,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For a military stung by a damning 2026 IG investigation into treatment of military working dogs, this sort of investment is quite welcome, but a deeper glance at the contract tells another story.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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At first glance, the assignment to turn Lestat into a rock star seemed straightforward.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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My dad has always said the lottery is a tax on the stupid.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The scale of the headloss was best summed up by Luis Suarez attempting to reason with Messi, before the Argentine did anything on the Suarez scale of stupid.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The videos shot selfie-style show Kasemeier completing mundane tasks like shaving, or making a meal for his kids while giving the internet a glimpse into his week as a dad.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Several artifacts from the excavation will go on display at Nijmegen City Hall beginning June 29, offering residents a glimpse into the city’s rich Roman history and its status as one of the most important Roman centers in the Netherlands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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While there’s no denying that gooseneck loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides) is a charming plant with sweet white flowers that resemble a goose's neck, it's also widely recognized as a troublesome invasive.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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This typically gets worse over time and is often accompanied by a harsh goose-honking cough triggered by excitement or exercise.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Here’s a look at the pending appeals that the Supreme Court could accept or reject as early as June 22.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The current dummy, dating back in part to 2001, is constructed from 116 rubber discs connected by steel parts all held together by a frame of wires and supported overhead by a separate metal structure.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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The last four movies have had creepy, menacing characters such as Sid, Stinky Pete, Gabby Gabby and the Bensons ventriloquist dummies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Gander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gander. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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