rubbernecks 1 of 2

plural of rubberneck

rubbernecks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rubberneck

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • 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
Noun
  • And in the international section, a group of Russian tourists recently were among the few visitors to be found.
    Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
  • But with the high volume of tourists visiting Anna Maria Island, some visitors aren’t made aware of the dangers, leading to deadly accidents.
    Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Four of the men look at the camera, one gazes at the distant beach, another scratches his head, and the last, the uber-famous Frank Gehry, studies the sand at his feet.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Their gazes lock for what seems like an eternity until Conrad breaks the moment, asking for help to stand.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Skinner advises travelers to try their best to remain calm and engage with the person as little as possible.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Designed for both outdoor adventures and everyday wear, these highly versatile joggers are ideal for travelers seeking functional and stylish activewear.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Rubbernecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbernecks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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