rubberneck 1 of 2

as in traveller
a person who travels for pleasure every year raucous rubbernecks by the busload descend upon the city for its famed Mardi Gras

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rubberneck

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verb

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Recent Examples of rubberneck
Noun
Flimflam felt better in the mouth than swindle, and rubberneck was a more agreeable verb than crane. Ralph Keyes, Time, 1 Apr. 2021 What can only be described as a rubberneck-inducing, Alfalfa hair situation ensues, rendering her date-night vibe—a formfitting V-neck pink dress and no-makeup makeup look—virtually irreparable. Kate Branch, Vogue, 15 July 2018
Verb
The juxtaposition of Lopez’s avant-garde clothes, against the rubbernecking tourists in tees and shorts just outside the barricades, was genius. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024 Or a picture of the grimy, rubbernecking cameraman of Nightcrawler. Marco Grob, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rubberneck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubberneck
Verb
  • In a now-viral video from Stacy Goss, the family was startled by the sight of a huge bald eagle gawking at them, but more concerningly, at their dog Gnocchi.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • All around the world, train trips allow travelers to see the tulip fields at their peak in late April or gawk at the wildflowers through the Grand Canyon before the summer crowds (and temperatures) arrive.
    Lyndsey Matthews, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And while a seasoned shark diver might know how to deescalate that moment, a tourist with a GoPro likely doesn’t.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • The funicular has dealt with its fair share of maintenance and safety challenges over the years, most notably a terrifying 2001 accident when a car broke loose at the top of the track and plummeted to the bottom of the hill — killing an 83-year-old tourist from New Jersey and injuring seven others.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • The mirrors reflecting the best poems are slightly warped so that reading feels like staring into rippling passages.
    Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
  • Both O’Connor and the bird stare directly at the viewer.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • But according to flight attendants, many travelers are regularly breaking the rules of good airplane behavior, often without even realizing it.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
  • High-end appliances, spa-like bathrooms, large closets, and luxurious bedding offers the modern comforts all travelers desire.
    Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • During a family wedding in Delhi, Kher noticed her standing alone, gazing into the distance.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2025
  • One photo shows Maslow on one knee, gazing into his future wife's eyes.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 May 2025

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“Rubberneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberneck. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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