as in glows
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
the sudden glare of the squad car's headlights in my rearview mirror
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as in burns
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly
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Recent Examples of glares
Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, things took a dramatic turn at the end of the hour when Drew arrived at the church, drawing intense glares from nearly everyone in attendance.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Based on Alice Oseman's popular webcomic turned graphic novels, Heartstopper is loaded with longing glares, timid greetings, delicate touches, and all the definitive hallmarks of young love as two classmates fall for each other at Truham Grammar School for Boys.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The second season promises eight episodes of more deadpan humor, soulless glares from Jenna Ortega as the titular character and even a Lady Gaga cameo, as Wednesday takes on another eerie supernatural mystery at Nevermore Academy.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, things took a dramatic turn at the end of the hour when Drew arrived at the church, drawing intense glares from nearly everyone in attendance.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Based on Alice Oseman's popular webcomic turned graphic novels, Heartstopper is loaded with longing glares, timid greetings, delicate touches, and all the definitive hallmarks of young love as two classmates fall for each other at Truham Grammar School for Boys.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The second season promises eight episodes of more deadpan humor, soulless glares from Jenna Ortega as the titular character and even a Lady Gaga cameo, as Wednesday takes on another eerie supernatural mystery at Nevermore Academy.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
My eleven-year-old self rolls her eyes, glares at my thirty-six-year-old body, and silently calls me fat.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glares
Noun
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These glows lasted up to three seconds, often moving from leaf to leaf.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If Sunday was any indication, the love affair between Avs fans and Kadri burns as hot as ever.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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However, there has been a growing edge to Denver’s current group, personified on the field in the way safety Talanoa Hufanga flies to the ball and in the way Cooper scowls under his eye black.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At last, a few gleams of paving stone showed through the murk in the lane below.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nearby, Ella Dalton stares into a copy of Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Mahi Kabra lounges by the hair-washing sinks holding A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Robbie first strokes the plush walls, her Cathy stares with the appropriate mix of awe and terror.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These solar garden lights are an excellent place to start.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Light exposure was also controlled during the study, with participants dimming lights three hours before bed.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The script glances in such directions but never commits.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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The footage ends as the officer glances back toward the bench where the suspect was supposed to be handcuffed, before giving chase, with two other officers quickly darting out from behind the reception desk to join her.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Glares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glares. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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