stare down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stare down
Verb
  • In the past few months, Greater Cincinnati Kroger shoppers may have noticed something out of the ordinary: a robot with shining blue lights, perusing shelves and casting a narrow ray of bright light at merchandise.
    Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • The bookstore cafe bar, which opened Feb. 13, is starting with a few hundred books for visitors to peruse and buy with the hopes of growing to offer 1,000 books.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • For Peck, starring on Broadway has long been a dream: Prior to launching his wildly successful musical career, Peck studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and worked in classical theater on London’s West End.
    Nigel Smith, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • To determine which Chicago residents are at the highest risk during heat waves, team members are studying factors that can worsen or alleviate someone’s experience of extreme heat.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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