ganders 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of gander
as in glances
an instance of looking especially briefly suggested that they take a gander at the display of classic cars

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ganders

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of gander
as in idiots
a stupid person the village's chief of police was an ineffectual albeit pleasant gander

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ganders
  1. glances
  2. idiots
  3. looks
  4. morons
  5. glimpses
  6. dummies
  7. peeks
  8. lunatics
Noun
  • In our in-depth review, audio expert Tim Gideon gave these buds a solid rating for their expansive sound and unique design that will certainly garner a few glances.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
  • This winter, however, Bigley’s glances could carry extra weight as a critical December threshold could be missed.
    — Corey Schmidt July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of glances
Noun
  • In McBride’s work, collections of idiots and unlikable misfits strive for power and achievement and are inevitably foiled by their own flaws.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • This isn't the first time athletes have ever had to deal with mean fans, or online trolls, or idiots behind a keyboard.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of idiots
Noun
  • Carleton had to follow Fudd, but missed her first three looks and then four in a row on the middle rack, eliminating her from contention.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Godar matched his now-wife with three looks of his own, including a creamy tan vest and matching dress pants with a crisp white shirt for the rehearsal dinner.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.
    — McKay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of morons
Noun
  • Throughout 2026, Sweeney and Braun became increasingly comfortable sharing glimpses of their relationship with the public.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The behind-the-scenes glimpses help feed consumers’ hunger for connection to personal stories.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of glimpses
Noun
  • Leandro Trossard’s Cruyff turns and dummies did that for Arsenal fans, as did Jesus’ mazy runs that transformed the side before his knee injury playing for Brazil at the 2022 World Cup.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Dickson also shared pictures of potential dummies, including one in light gray.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
Definition of dummies
Noun
  • Saldaña has shared a few other peeks inside her fitness regimen over the years.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • The streamer confirmed the news in a social post, which flashed peeks of a photo shoot with the show’s four leads.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Definition of peeks
Noun
  • While sane Americans were celebrating the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the lunatics in Portland, Oregon were cheering along as two men made out on a baseball field during a 'Heated Rivalry' theme night.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • The lunatics are running the asylum.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of lunatics
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