RUBBERNECKS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of rubberneck

as in tourists

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of rubberneck

as in stares

to look long and hard in wonder or surprise thoughtless drivers pausing on the highway to rubberneck at the accident

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Noun

These colors are similar to those used in Rainbow Row, a series of thirteen historical, Georgian homes in Charleston, and convey a colorful, coastal character that attracts tourists year-round.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026
Residents and tourists on the Big Island were busy preparing.

— Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tourists

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Lux is drawn back to the old pictures and voice notes on his phone, while Mille stares at the WhatsApp chat with her sister as if waiting for a response.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
When Molly holds out her empty hand, Yvette stares at it, then shoves her dustpan under one arm, laces her fingers through Molly’s.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Passengers are savvy travelers, primarily American, who relish cruising and, with this line, truly appreciate fine food and wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The airport is also encouraging travelers to use a TollTag or prebook parking, which officials say can reduce transaction times, keep traffic moving through its control plazas and lower operating costs.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

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