as in idiot
a stupid person
the village's chief of police was an ineffectual albeit pleasant gander
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Irene Kim, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
Take a gander here: Unbelievably, the sticking point to the trade may not be the Philliess.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
So, take a gander at the list below, and remember that rivalries are fun.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2016
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For ideas about how to look stylish on a bike, take a gander at these street style pictures.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
Take a gander here: Unbelievably, the sticking point to the trade may not be the Philliess.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
So, take a gander at the list below, and remember that rivalries are fun.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2016
See All Example Sentences for gander
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“Gander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gander. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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