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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stare down
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Photographers may also want to peruse our picks of the best cameras and lenses for capturing the post-sunset realm.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Serving Platters While perusing the breakables section, keep your eye out for platters and serving trays.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But there were always more pressing things to do than attend lectures or study rare manuscripts in the Radcliffe Camera, the beautiful circular reading room that’s the centerpiece of the Bodleian Library.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Opening Ceremony for the Milan Olympics is not until Friday, but for seasonal fans wanting to study up on who’s going for gold, hours of documentary programing in skiing, ice dancing and other sports are now available as streamers try to take a piece of the winter sports action from NBC.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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