leered

past tense of leer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leered
Verb
  • Princess Diana, Oprah, and Gwyneth Paltrow have all ogled the traditional Indian craftsmanship blended with contemporary design.
    Gayatri Shah, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And unlike Hemingway, who tends to be fixated on honorable men thrust into, or just emerging from, Big Moments—frequently war—McGuane is interested in large-souled men in smaller moments.
    Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Wall Street will also be fixated on whether big tech companies can continue to impress with earnings.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • People have eyed Pelosi’s daughter, Christine, as a possible successor, as well.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The film is expected to complete production later this fall, with a festival run eyed for 2026.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Leered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leered. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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