stare down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stare down
Verb
  • Photographers may also want to peruse our picks of the best cameras and lenses for capturing the post-sunset realm.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Serving Platters While perusing the breakables section, keep your eye out for platters and serving trays.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • At the time of his death, he was focused on studying comets and astroids that could pose a hazard to Earth.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The team studied how Fe-SMA bonds with UHPFRC, and attempted to combine the two materials.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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