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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Verb
  • 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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  • The center sits along Richmond’s Marina Bay waterfront, an area eyed for residential and commercial growth that’s already flushed with people taking scenic strolls, walking their dogs or riding bikes.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Given how quickly silver's price trajectory can shift, its price volatility has become an important factor to weigh, not just for silver bullion investors, but also for those eyeing silver mining stocks, which are essentially shares of precious metal mining and production companies.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • Both squadrons stare each other down on horseback, in full armor and weaponry — looking like bonafide badasses of the Game of Thrones universe.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Jordan Stolz, sitting opposite of the finish line staring at a large video board, looked at his coach and nodded.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Leer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer%20%28at%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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