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glowering

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verb

present participle of glower
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as in glaring
to look with anger or disapproval baseball fans glowering at their TVs as they watched their favorite team lose

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glowering
Verb
  • This offseason’s attrition is glaring on both the offensive and defensive lines, the latter of which Shanahan hopes to fortify with some of the 49ers’ 11 draft picks.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The lack of defensive discipline is glaring.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The mood is darkening on Main Street, too.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Colorado's economic outlook is darkening as federal policies cast a shadow over the state's financial future, according to two fresh forecasts from legislative economists and the governor's office.
    Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The days’ loss was evident in his sullen expression, but his presence indicated his desire to play before Arniel confirmed it.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • For the Canucks, however, and for their fans, there’s no time to be sullen about Tocchet’s decision.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Harry was less committed in a grey sweater and blazer.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 May 2025
  • Troopers began to patrol I-95 South in attempts to locate the grey Jeep bearing Rhode Island registration plates, state police said.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
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“Glowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glowering. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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