as in eyes
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way
I do wish you two would stop ogling each other during class
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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
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The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
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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.
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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.
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Her shocked caregiver stares at her uncomprehendingly.
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The first photo of the two-slide carousel shows Prince Harry holding Lilibet in his arms while Meghan, her arm on her husband, stares lovingly at her daughter.
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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.
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The shooter tamed the sun’s glares while ensuring the deep-red gazebo popped against the lush green park.
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These backward glances don’t play as nostalgia.
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The actors spent time forging the kind of intimate charge that could be felt in wordless glances between their closeted characters.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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The streamer confirmed the news in a social post, which flashed peeks of a photo shoot with the show’s four leads.
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Expect exposed timber beams, original brick and sandstone, Tasmanian artwork, and peeks of original wallpaper.
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Through behind-the-scenes glimpses of coral nurseries, reef restoration projects and marine life encounters, Hi-c hopes to introduce more people to an underwater world many never have the opportunity to see for themselves.
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Videos from the streets of the capital showed glimpses of the ensuing chaos.
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“Ogles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ogles. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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