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

In his Instagram Story, Barker, wearing a blue surgical hat, hospital gown and a blood pressure monitor, stared at the camera in a selfie in which daughter Alabama Barker was seen chatting on the phone in the background. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

One kitten stared transfixed through the glass while the other, unfazed, was more interested in darting around playfully. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

The stranger stared at him in mute disappointment, then turned and went out. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Cam Smith spoiled a third consecutive two-strike slider, stared into the first-base dugout and saw his manager applauding. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Sixteen sets of eyes stared up at her from the rug as children strained to get a look at the tearful raccoon. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Heti stared at the drawing in front of her and muttered whatever under her breath. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

In one photo, Pelphrey playfully cradled Cuoco's baby bump while the actress stared at him with a comically strained smile. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Goodman stared at the ceiling or floor while the video played. — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2026