glares 1 of 2

plural of glare

glares

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of glare

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of glares
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glares
Noun
  • Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.
    Micaela English, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Key Takeaways The number of calories a person burns during a mile run averages around 100, but there is considerable variation depending on several factors, especially weight.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, Anderson is laughing at both sides while the world burns.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rhett Miller stares across the classroom at the 14 sets of eyes staring back and lets his curiosity run free.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Lit only by a halo-like light overhead, Wayans stares blankly at the screen, smoking a cigar — and breaking down in mournful tears.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • My reflection is tall, perhaps rather like an arrow, my blond hair gleams.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The amps are now gone, but the cross still flashes onscreen.
    Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Andy Lyons / Getty Images The greatest women’s track and field star of her generation flashes a contagious smile.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Cryer’s moment in the spotlight came under the bright lights of Chase Center in San Francisco, as a member of the Golden State Warriors, in front of thousands of NBA fans.
    Nick Friedell, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Sagapolutele said playing under Friday night lights reminds him of high school — all of a year ago.
    Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lina glances at the ceiling, brow furrowed.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The question also glances at something that’s being debated among music critics in the press, and among fans — namely, is Swift’s happier existence conducive to making great music?
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Not explained is whether Makary would be happier if drug companies placed ads with immobile patients, frowns, and funereal music.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Glares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glares. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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