leers 1 of 2

plural of leer

leers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of leer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leers
Noun
  • In the top of the 7th, Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hits the first batter, Miguel Montero, in the back, prompting both benches to empty, although only stares are exchanged.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Brith stares, dazed, nonplussed.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • As the media fixates on the digital natives known as Gen Z and Gen Alpha — often dismissing them as antisocial and entitled members of society — Saturday’s celebration showed that younger generations might actually have it all under control.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • But what one fixates on here is how the two men flanking the woman stand protectively close to her.
    Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Fortunately, the emotional spar fest between the queen of withering glares and snippy comments — award winner Allison Janney — and the onstage king of stammering self involvement — Andrew Rannells — clicks in director/writer Jim Rash dramedy debut.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • The shooter tamed the sun’s glares while ensuring the deep-red gazebo popped against the lush green park.
    Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • These backward glances don’t play as nostalgia.
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
  • The actors spent time forging the kind of intimate charge that could be felt in wordless glances between their closeted characters.
    Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
    Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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“Leers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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