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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leer (at)
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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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Iowa State also lost on the road (more on the Cyclones later), and Louisville lost at home to Virginia, which is eyeing a Playoff spot of its own at 12 percent after a 5-1 start.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Zero Creatives | Connect Images | Getty Images As the holidays approach, many investors are eyeing year-end gifts to charity.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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In today's world, many people spend hours staring at computer screens, scrolling on their phones, and sitting in front of TVs to relax and decompress.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cats may stare at a certain spot in the room, or walk in to the room and start hissing for no apparent reason.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 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 16 Oct. 2025.
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