Synonyms of stared

stared

verb

past tense of stare

as in gazed

to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

her friends stared in disbelief upon seeing her walking arm in arm with her ex-husband

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gazed
• gawked
• peered
• glared
• gaped
• blinked
• goggled
• gawped
• watched
• rubbernecked
• glowered
• gloated
• eyed
• fixated
• leered
• ogled
• perused
• studied
• regarded
• considered
• stared down
• observed
• pored (over)
• outstared
• outfaced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glanced
• peeked
• glimpsed
• scanned
• peeped
• dipped (into)
• winked (at)
• browsed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stared

Dozens of members of Patriot Front stood in front of him and stared at the polycarbonate gates of the Metro system. — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

The next day in Budapest’s Kossuth Square, opposite the Parliament building, tens of thousands of Hungarians, young and old, stared in jubilation and disbelief at the giant screens streaming the inaugural ceremonies taking place inside. — Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Malik Tillman stared at the ball for a free kick just outside the box, to the left of the goal. — Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Roberto Baggio stared at the ground next to the 12-yard penalty spot in California after sending Italy’s final attempt over the crossbar in the 1994 World Cup final against Brazil — the first time a men’s tournament had been decided on penalties. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 28 June 2026

The two singers stared at each other silently while smirking, refusing to confirm or deny the rumor. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026

Chelsea stared lovingly at the United States Title. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

In La Guaira, Cristian Carreño stared at his charred apartment building tilting precariously to one side. — CBS News, 26 June 2026