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
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Why was the Colorado State running back Jalen Dupree able to find gaping holes to run through?
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 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
There is a gaping hole in weather balloon coverage in western Alaska — a critical shortage bedeviling US forecasts and the National Weather Service since layoffs hit the agency as part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s push to shrink the federal government back in February.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Why was the Colorado State running back Jalen Dupree able to find gaping holes to run through?
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gape
Noun
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Brooklyn and Nicola each gave the camera their best stares in coordinating sunshades.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Heather fixes Emily with a stare.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Park Slope, on 9th Street just past Eighth Avenue, the crowds flowing out of Prospect Park sometimes stop to gawk at a row of oddly whimsical townhouses.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
7 Oct. 2025
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While there's plenty to gawk at on-screen, the movie's greatest legacy might be its ridiculously quotable dialogue.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The island has long been a refuge for those who live their lives under constant gaze—The Obamas, the Royal Family, George and Amal Clooney have all escaped here for quiet restoration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Vivian is the tasked with surviving the gaze of the Spotlight, solving puzzles, finding Amy, and uncovering the disturbing truth behind a decades-old tragedy.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another shows the sisters matching once again, this time in satin black and silver pajamas and smoky eye looks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Gape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gape. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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