as in idiot
a stupid person
the village's chief of police was an ineffectual albeit pleasant gander
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Recent Examples of gander
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
Sarandos went on to assert that the executive branch has no say in the matter, and while that may be accurate from a legal standpoint, the Netflix co-CEO may want to take a gander at the big pile of nothing that used to be the East Wing of the White House.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Eventually Jackie got up, revealing the egg, and Shadow took a gander.
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Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Spend a half-day winding through the trails, then take a gander at the Gothic church nearby, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart—Jersey’s version of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
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Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Take a gander at this stately fowl.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
Sarandos went on to assert that the executive branch has no say in the matter, and while that may be accurate from a legal standpoint, the Netflix co-CEO may want to take a gander at the big pile of nothing that used to be the East Wing of the White House.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Eventually Jackie got up, revealing the egg, and Shadow took a gander.
—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Spend a half-day winding through the trails, then take a gander at the Gothic church nearby, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart—Jersey’s version of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gander
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The manicure lets the natural tones of your nail peek through, and has been spotted on the likes of Zoë Kravitz (painted by celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi) and Kylie Jenner (created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt).
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Best Makeup Deals A peek into my cart would first reveal the hydrating bronzing drops that Martha Stewart, 84, and Kendall Jenner, 30, have both used.
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.
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Lluís then calls Puig Antich a moron.
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At first glance, these camps feel like remnants of an earlier generation.
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The dashboard also breaks down all your connected accounts, giving you a clear snapshot of where your finances stand at a glance.
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My dad has always said the lottery is a tax on the stupid.
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Problem is, even people who know baseball don’t know baseball, which makes betting on baseball stupid.
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The playful exchange is the latest glimpse into the couple's famously candid relationship.
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Fans crowded along barricades hoping to see a glimpse of the stars.
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The list goes on, though; roast goose and crispy fried pigeon star on the menu at The Legacy House, and stylish couples swish into DarkSide for live jazz even on most evenings.
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Organic cotton and goose down in three firm varieties mean there’s a suitable fill for stomach, back, and side sleepers alike.
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To mimic Streep's look, pair the jeans with a striped button-up top.
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For a coordinated look, there’s also a matching short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt—each available for under $50.
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The dummy isn’t for your benefit, either now or later on.
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The current dummy, dating back in part to 2001, is constructed from 116 rubber discs connected by steel parts all held together by a frame of wires and supported overhead by a separate metal structure.
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“Gander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gander. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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