as in travellers
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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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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Verb
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Rhett Miller stares across the classroom at the 14 sets of eyes staring back and lets his curiosity run free.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Lit only by a halo-like light overhead, Wayans stares blankly at the screen, smoking a cigar — and breaking down in mournful tears.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To avoid the throngs of high-season tourists, consider visiting the Italian town from March to May or September to November, during its shoulder seasons.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Pantheon is one of Italy's most popular attractions, with millions of tourists estimated to visit the monument each year, according to the BBC.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Harper gazes through the window at two new pitches which have cost £750,000 ($1m) to install.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Lina gazes past the snow, into the darkness under the trees.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is a chic and practical pick for travelers, thanks to the adjustable strap and large one-liter capacity.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Forecasters are urging travelers to check state road condition websites before setting out, as snow and ice are likely on high-elevation roads and mountain passes.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Rubbernecks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbernecks. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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