stare down

Definition of stare downnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stare down
Verb
  • Head to that same site to peruse our full calendar of events.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The starters who sat out and cheered from the bench, including Aaron Gordon, who sat at his locker room stall perusing the box score afterward with a proud smile.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • How Palestinian students adapted to studying in a genocide.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The Water Utilities has to study demographics and costs once the first two questions are answered.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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