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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leer (at)
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  • It has been created because someone, somewhere, wanted to ogle women.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
  • When the coach did something inappropriate or abusive—ogling them in the showers, leaving his hand on their backsides a count or two too long, rubbing their thigh on a car ride to their homes—they’d simply grin and bear it.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • After already being in college football for seven years, the Miami Hurricanes linebacker, listed as a graduate student on Miami Athletics' official site, is reportedly eyeing a return to play in the 2026 season, which would mark his eighth in the sport.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The prime minister could certainly do with a win as rivals in his governing Labour Party eye his job.
    Brendan Murray, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • Social media users have stared deep into that footage, and some have seen their own reflection.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • What's captivating enough about Freescape's van that show goer after show goer can't help but to stop and stare, at least momentarily, is the unique pop-up roof system, a patented design that's being called the first of its kind.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Leer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer%20%28at%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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