Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leering (at)
Verb
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With Ossoff the sole Democrat seeking reelection in a state the president won in 2024, Republicans have been eyeing a pickup opportunity in Georgia.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
14 June 2026 -
My mom still endures the 100-degree temperatures of Palm Springs and is eyeing these as a lightweight option to wear with tanks and sandals this summer.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The camera caught Maher staring at the stage with a slight smile, seemingly unsure how to react.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Most of us spend hours staring at phones, laptops and tablets every day, and our eyes feel it.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Fueled up after a good breakfast, there’s nothing more NorCal than wandering around a farmers market and ogling the seasonal produce.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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In a viral clip on X from a fan account for Criss, 39, the Glee alum can be seen ogling Peters on the red carpet of the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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“Leering (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leering%20%28at%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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