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
  • Rue takes to this teaching like the Torah, ogling the girls grinding for bills with a fervor that mimics that of a religious revelation.
    Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Visitors who arrive at the parking lots near the amphitheater, museum or visitor center can walk across the White River Pedestrian bridge and turn to the south to ogle at the blossoms.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Microsoft still retains its equity stake in OpenAI’s for-profit company, as that company eyes a possible IPO later this year.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In 2027, the space agency is eyeing up to 30 more uncrewed landings.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ramzan looked to her, pleading, but Sakeena’s eyes only stared into their reflection on the glass patio door.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
  • Inning after inning, the staring contest continued.
    Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 3 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 7 May. 2026.

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