rubbernecks 1 of 2

plural of rubberneck

rubbernecks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rubberneck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbernecks
Verb
  • But establishing your lead funnyman as someone who just shuts up and stares blankly ahead isn’t a recipe for sustainable comedy.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
  • When Mahomes stares into the secondary, he’s greeted with congestion.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But human rights groups say these prisoners are mostly tourists, business people and humanitarian workers who had nothing to do with Venezuelan politics.
    Manuel Rueda, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The scenic village, which has a population of approximately 780 people, was getting up to 10,000 tourists a day, according to a report from The Guardian.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rosé gazes into the camera, her expression calm and professional.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • When Belly emerges from the bathroom in her birthday outfit, Conrad gazes at her.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On average, travelers haven't experienced security wait times greater than 20 minutes, according to the airport's website, which tracks live security wait times.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The effortlessly stylish travelers who breeze through terminals looking fresh.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Rubbernecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbernecks. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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