leered (at)

past tense of leer (at)
as in made eyes (at)
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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  • After the photo opportunity, the girls stared at Minnie with Bennett taking a particular interest in the Disney character’s glam look.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Perhaps this is the first time the group stared into the rearview mirror to think about something akin to a greatest hits set.
    Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • 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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  • 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 (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leered%20%28at%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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