leering (at)

present participle of leer (at)
as in making eyes (at)
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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  • Research shows that 71% of leaders are under severe stress, with 40% eyeing the exit.
    Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Now, more and more Americans are eyeing up new lives south of the equator.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 July 2026
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  • The banners of Hightower green burning in the night, Rhaenyra staring ominously through the flames.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Now, yes, staring at the ceiling long enough to draw you a diagram of the paint peeling.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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  • Fueled up after a good breakfast, there’s nothing more NorCal than wandering around a farmers market and ogling the seasonal produce.
    Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
  • In a viral clip on X from a fan account for Criss, 39, the Glee alum can be seen ogling Peters on the red carpet of the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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“Leering (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leering%20%28at%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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