stared down

past tense of stare down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stared down
Verb
  • Between 2019 and 2024, home values grew faster than incomes for young adults in 142 of 160 metropolitan areas Pew studied.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Beyond that, look for someone who has done the work, not just studied it.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Several Ghana flags waved proudly during the windy day as supporters perused the streets around the Sheraton.
    PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Anyone familiar with the city’s overwhelmingly Democratic voter-registration numbers or who perused some of the better polls before the primary would not be the slightest bit surprised by this result.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
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“Stared down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stared%20down. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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