as in gawking
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
thoughtless drivers pausing on the highway to rubberneck at the accident
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbernecking
Noun
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After Durkin challenged the government’s eavesdropping methods in the case, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago in 2013 held a highly unusual closed-door session with government officials over whether Durkin should be allowed to view confidential surveillance documents.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025 -
The psychological manipulation runs deeper than simple eavesdropping.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Like your ego almost has to move out of the way and make room for the exchange to take place without interference.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Companies like Paramount, and billionaires like Jeff Bezos, may fear interference in everything from mergers to drug regulation to space flight.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Taylor Advising said its questioning for community feedback will help shape that identity.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Today’s shoppers are more value-driven, more cautious, and more questioning.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Rubbernecking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbernecking. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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