stared

[staird] / stɛərd /

VERB

gape, watch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beam gawk glare look peer

STRONG

bore eye eyeball fix focus gaze goggle ogle rivet rubberneck

WEAK

eagle eye glim lay eyes on look fixedly take in

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore look away neglect

Example Sentences

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The boy’s wide eyes stared in excitement at his hands, which quickly overflowed with presents, about eight just for him.

From Los Angeles Times

On the day the money was distributed, staffers stared at their bonus letters in disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal

Opener Zak Crawley said the mood in the England dressing room was "flat" Saturday as they stared down the barrel of losing the Ashes within three Tests, admitting Australia were the better side.

From Barron's

Judge Andrew Menary KC said the former Royal Marine, who stared straight ahead with no expression as he was sentenced, had generated "fear and panic" and his "disregard for human life defied ordinary understanding".

From BBC

Newton stared at Collins incredulously before shouting his response.

From Los Angeles Times