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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Thus, Botticelli’s Jesus, who stares at the fruit in deep thought, perhaps prophesies his own death and return, as opposed to the child in the Dreyfus Madonna, who proudly shows the unity of his church to his mother.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025 -
What could have been a really terrifying and unsettling scene, especially as the dead-eyed sheep stares ominously back at them, becomes just another goofy moment.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In Competition Tender Claws’ Face Jumping, uses eye-tracking on the Meta Quest Pro to let participants swap perspectives with what looked like ghosts, by locking gazes with them.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Based on Alice Oseman's popular webcomic turned graphic novels, Heartstopper is loaded with longing glares, timid greetings, delicate touches, and all the definitive hallmarks of young love as two classmates fall for each other at Truham Grammar School for Boys.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The second season promises eight episodes of more deadpan humor, soulless glares from Jenna Ortega as the titular character and even a Lady Gaga cameo, as Wednesday takes on another eerie supernatural mystery at Nevermore Academy.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
8 Aug. 2025
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The reek began to overwhelm the culinary artistry of the chefs, who shot resentful glances at the weighing station.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Adler’s poems are filled with the texture of daily life, meals, gardens, handwritten notes, glances exchanged.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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These canines are individuals, like humans, with different personalities, looks and behaviors, who deserve unique names.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Booths are along the windows and counter seating peeks in at the kitchen.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Heming Willis, who married Willis in 2009, frequently joins the superstar actors' three children — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah — in sharing glimpses of the entire family gathering for celebrations, or just to spend time with Bruce.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Epstein Documents Released Tuesday The files posted Tuesday included audio recordings that gave glimpses into past investigations.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Ogles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ogles. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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