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leer 1 of 2

noun

Definition of leernext
as in stare

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leer

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verb

as in to ogle

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Recent Examples of leer
Noun
Played by a Colman Domingo who is done up to look the most wax figurine of them all in a shellacking of makeup, prosthetics, and colored contacts, Joe is always either giving an avaricious open-mouthed leer or a cold-eyed glare. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Harrelson brandishes that anything-goes leer that never gets old. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
The absence of Russian military hardware from the parade is a stark contrast to the bristling display of force previous years have provided, when Western arms experts would leer at the latest model of tank to note tiny updates. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 May 2026 In this production, most of the Spanish men are leering, grabbing, demanding predators, so Carmen merely capitalizes on their base desires to survive. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leer
  1. stare
  2. ogle
  3. gaze
  4. eye
  5. glare
  6. gape
  7. glance
Noun
  • So here was Hynde, an American girl with a smoldering stare, and her three British male back-up musicians.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Two years later, when coached by New Zealander Warren Gatland, Wales learned that a haka was not technically over until any side looked away — and so began a tense 80-second stare-off between the two sides.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of stare
Verb
  • For the physical exam, this meant standing around nearly nude to be ogled by their peers.
    — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026
  • San Michele’s seaside and other-era vibe are, perhaps, its greatest attractions, but there’s a signifcant Old Master to ogle while visiting—Anthony van Dyck’s 17th-century masterwork, The Crucifixion, in the Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ogle
Noun
  • Or its lazy gaze and obsession with gloss over lived-in texture, which sinks its moments of violence into forgettable trifles?
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The goal is to adorn the eyes without pulling too much focus, instead framing gazes in a way that honors the holistic ease of your look.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of gaze
Verb
  • The Japanese 10-year yield rose 6 basis points on Tuesday to nudge above 3% for the first time since 1996 as investors eye fiscal pressures in the country’s upcoming budget.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The distributor’s event film Legend of the White Dragon is eyeing $529k from limited screenings at 596 theaters.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of eye
Noun
  • And the manner in which the Tigers lost Friday again casts a harsh glare on a bullpen that has been this team’s weakness all season.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One probe is examining the software’s role in several Tesla crashes in fog, sun glare and other low-visibility conditions, including one in which a pedestrian was killed.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glare
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Chick 2, Luna, is smaller, has a straighter gape, and has been more aggressive.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • The Friends of Big Bear Valley announced that the chicks have been named Sandy and Luna.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Definition of gape
Noun
  • Still, a robot that can move around your home, recognize faces and build memories over time deserves more than a quick glance at the privacy settings.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While Friday’s data looked positive at first glance, economists cautioned that due to seasonal factors, the month of August often faces revisions to its employment data later in the year.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of glance

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“Leer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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