leer (at)

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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  • At Cameron’s Pub, patrons can ogle what’s reportedly the largest pumpkin sculpture in the world — a 5-ton monstrosity that would squash James’ Giant Peach.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Princess Diana, Oprah, and Gwyneth Paltrow have all ogled the traditional Indian craftsmanship blended with contemporary design.
    Gayatri Shah, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Investors are eyeing a stock market rebound after Friday’s trade war flare-up sent the S&P 500 to its worst loss since April.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.
    Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • In the first photo, Johnson East's daughter was on her back and wearing a headset, staring at the ceiling.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The one on the far right is where my grandmother, Teta Ibtihaj, lies staring at the ceiling.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Leer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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