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stare

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noun

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Recent Examples of stare
Verb
While Daisy was pregnant with Rose, she was treated with electroconvulsive therapy for her deep depression, which some believe led to Rose’s abnormal behavior as a child, often staring into space or banging her head, The Times reported. Alex Gurley, People.com, 16 May 2025 But the actors sometimes remained too static onstage, leaving audience members staring at the backs of heads for long stretches of time. Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Noun
Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 When his glistening herb-mint facial mask peels off, his real mask slips, revealing his unsettling stare. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stare
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
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

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