as in stare
a fixed intent look
I told him to stop staring, that his rather stupid gape was annoying
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as in to stare
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
she suddenly realized she had been gaping at the good-looking waiter instead of giving him her order
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Recent Examples of gape
Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
For instance, that toothy gape up front is corralled by a goatee of nearly 200 digital light whiskers.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The authors believe that artificial intelligence can fill a gaping need in the world of medicine.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Many bird species young have this gape so the parents can more easily direct food into their mouths.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
For instance, that toothy gape up front is corralled by a goatee of nearly 200 digital light whiskers.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Part of a multibillion-dollar investment in Jeep, the 2026 Cherokee is the overdue replacement for a core vehicle that went out of production in 2023, opening a gaping wound in Jeep’s lineup and finances.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The authors believe that artificial intelligence can fill a gaping need in the world of medicine.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gape
Noun
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His sleepless stare has amused viewers, many of whom said the dog's face perfectly captured the feeling of trying to enjoy a holiday under less-than-ideal conditions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The pair shared curious stares and wagged tails throughout the three-hour journey, delighting those seated nearby.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some viewers even took to hate-watching the show, tuning in every week just to gawk at the latest episodes’ cringeworthy moments.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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Nunn has a divided audience, as the Baddies show is fueled with drama, with Jerry Springer style fights to keep viewers gawking.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Devers never appeared to direct his gaze toward Freeland, but the latter didn't care.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gunners can aim weapons by turning their heads or focusing their gaze.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Drake's admiration for wrestling is no secret, but one particular WWE star has caught his eye.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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These pink growing points are called buds or eyes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Gape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gape. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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