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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stare down
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Kids get into all sorts of things on the internet, but no parent wants young children perusing adult websites, so a number of US states and several countries have implemented age-verification laws that require websites to confirm that their visitors are not minors.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026 -
Stop by to admire the vintage memorabilia, including old gas pumps and signs, as well as to peruse the gift shop and take a photo at the Route 66 shield.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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But researchers who study fertility trends say the decline is driven by forces that have little to do with contraception access and that restricting it is unlikely to produce more births.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Duvick, senior research professor in French, has been studying the account books of Joseph Bailly (1774-1835) since 2005.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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