leers (at)

present tense third-person singular of leer (at)
as in makes eyes (at)
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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  • Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Gakri turns away and stares into the corner of the car after not getting a treat.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In the picture, Duggar holds her son, who wears a gray onesie and stares into the camera.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Leers (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leers%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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