stared down

Definition of stared downnext
past tense of stare down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stared down
Verb
  • Ziyad Al-Aly, a clinical epidemiologist who has studied longer-term health effects from COVID, did the math.
    Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Why Progress Remains Elusive The most sobering conclusion from the last several years of reports is that the BOP’s problems are not unknown, under-studied, or misunderstood.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As the couple perused the 3,662-square-foot lodge and its adjacent guest cottages, the mother of five began to imagine family getaways spent enjoying dinner around a large antique kitchen table, playing games by the fire, and waking up early to fly fish on the river out back.
    Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Guests perused the library and adjoining galleries while enjoying cocktails and a fun card game of chance.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Stared down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stared%20down. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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