Synonyms of staring

staring

verb

present participle of stare

as in gazing

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

• gazing
• gawking
• peering
• glaring
• gaping
• goggling
• gawping
• watching
• blinking
• rubbernecking
• glowering
• gloating
• eyeing
• fixating
• ogling
• leering
• perusing
• studying
• considering
• observing
• regarding
• staring down
• poring (over)
• outfacing
• outstaring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glancing
• peeking
• peeping
• scanning
• dipping (into)
• glimpsing
• browsing
• winking (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of staring

On top of that, many schools have kids spending lots of time on screens, even though staring at them for long periods can be stressful and exhausting. — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Residents will encounter him perched on the air conditioner just outside their apartment, staring in. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Long hours spent commuting, sitting in meetings and staring at screens can make time outdoors feel like a luxury. — Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Now his voice will have to lead not just those in the offensive huddle staring back at him, but the 70 or so men who will be on the active roster and practice squad. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 30 July 2026

How adult tummy time affects your posture Lying face down puts your spine in the opposite position from the flexed posture that comes with staring at a phone. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

My eyes were bloodshot from being open, staring at the ceiling. — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Neck aching after a day of scrolling, texting and staring at screens? — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Bo grinned, staring at the pale-blue walls of the large classroom. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026