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
  • Travellers flying in or out of the hub ogled the spectacle, a display of sudden corporate collapse.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
  • For a glimpse of wildlife, ogle the bison wandering on the Wildlife Loop.
    Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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  • The Weiss family, which founded Mel’s Drive-In diner in 1947, had been eyeing the property for years and signed a lease in 2016.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • Another director is being sought for this film, which is eying an early 2027 start of shooting date.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 12 May 2026
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  • Why Off-Grid Travel Is Booming In 2026 The shift is driven by hard numbers about how much of life is spent staring at a screen.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
  • His hands were at ten and two, his face fixed, staring straight ahead.
    Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
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“Leer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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