Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stare down
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Styling a white bathrobe just off her shoulders, the catwalk star could be seen perusing a copy of Claudia Schiffer’s Captivate!—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 June 2026 -
Picture Frames When perusing the family or guest rooms, keep an eye out for picture frames.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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The range of work presented a challenge for guest juror Jade Powers, curator of contemporary art at the Birmingham Museum of Art, who spent an afternoon studying the exhibition before selecting the recipient of the Florida Prize’s $20,000 award.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The team studies how to monitor and predict the blooms, which cause environmental and economic harm.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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