stare at (someone)
phrasal verb
stared at (someone); staring at (someone); stares at (someone)
: to look steadily at (someone)
We just sat and stared at each other.
—often used figuratively for something that should be apparentThe solution was staring right at me but I didn't see it.
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Remember mom telling you not to stare at light bulbs?
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Some parents might stare at a wall during a tantrum or walk away without reacting.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Come here to chat with an old friend and stare at the countless trinkets lining the shelves.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Starting July 22, you’re being called to unplug, reflect and step away from the noise, even if that just means logging off a little earlier or canceling plans to stare at the ceiling.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Some parents might stare at a wall during a tantrum or walk away without reacting.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Come here to chat with an old friend and stare at the countless trinkets lining the shelves.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Starting July 22, you’re being called to unplug, reflect and step away from the noise, even if that just means logging off a little earlier or canceling plans to stare at the ceiling.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for stare at (someone)
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“Stare at (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stare%20at%20%28someone%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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