leered (at)

past tense of leer (at)
as in made eyes (at)
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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  • The photographer was all ready not to miss anything — and just then the directrice of the salon walked over, stared right into the lens of the camera and drew the curtains.
    James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Moore stared deep, then threw to halfback Irvin Van Tassell for roughly 18 yards.
    Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Princess Diana, Oprah, and Gwyneth Paltrow have all ogled the traditional Indian craftsmanship blended with contemporary design.
    Gayatri Shah, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Democrats nationwide have eyed similar efforts to counteract the opposition’s efforts to further tilt the balance of power in the lower chamber.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Spector then eyed the camera directly and dramatically took a sip of a drink.
    Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Leered (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leered%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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