leer (at)

Definition of leer (at)next
as in to make eyes (at)
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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  • In fact, there were a lot of pretty curiosities to ogle at, bursting with color and fun costume-party energy (note the many party hats).
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
  • Topless boys ogle the new arrival, precocious girls look at her askance, clad in more daring sartorial choices than Annie in her long skirt and owl specs.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
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  • Luckily Thomas, who’s eyeing an opening date of June 11, hasn’t run into any major building issues.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
  • Passersby with timing and a certain derring-do have measured their odds and eyed their paths.
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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  • In another Amsterdam photo, a pair of identical world globes, recalling Ghirri’s passion for cartography and atlases, rest on matching supports to conjure that oldest of surrealist tropes, a pair of staring eyes.
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Sure, there are probably supermodels, sports stars, and famous actors in your midst (don’t stare).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Leer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer%20%28at%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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