leers (at)

Definition of leers (at)next
present tense third-person singular of leer (at)
as in makes eyes (at)
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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  • As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
    Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • Microsoft still retains its equity stake in OpenAI’s for-profit company, as that company eyes a possible IPO later this year.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • There are countless points during Body of Work, the new hour-long behemoth from Edward Skeletrix, where the multi-hyphenate artist stares dead into the proverbial camera.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
  • But less than three minutes into the conversation, Earl leaps off Maslany’s lap, freezes in place and stares ahead.
    Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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“Leers (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leers%20%28at%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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