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
Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
This ranking of the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time is worth a gander.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 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
Take a gander at this year’s assorted jury members for the Sundance Film Festival, and their deep connections to the fest should be clear.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
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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
This ranking of the 100 greatest Georgia high school football finals of all-time is worth a gander.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 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
Take a gander at this year’s assorted jury members for the Sundance Film Festival, and their deep connections to the fest should be clear.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Gander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gander. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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