leer (at)

Definition of leer (at)next
as in to make eyes (at)
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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  • In fact, there were a lot of pretty curiosities to ogle at, bursting with color and fun costume-party energy (note the many party hats).
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
  • Topless boys ogle the new arrival, precocious girls look at her askance, clad in more daring sartorial choices than Annie in her long skirt and owl specs.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
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  • Luckily Thomas, who’s eyeing an opening date of June 11, hasn’t run into any major building issues.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
  • Passersby with timing and a certain derring-do have measured their odds and eyed their paths.
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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  • The two appear to stare at one another for a period of time before the train arrives, according to surveillance video and comments made by MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 June 2026
  • After a perfect drive on 18, Korda took the walk that so many champions have taken, strolling up Riviera’s famed 18th fairway, staring at the overflow crowd sitting around the green that was waiting to cheer her victory.
    Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 8 June 2026
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“Leer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer%20%28at%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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