rubberneck

Example Sentences

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If football fans can rubberneck at a player injured on the field, so can moviegoers who are looking for little other than old ideas with a stylish new spin.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025

Some turned their heads as they passed by and stopped to briefly rubberneck before heading on their way.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

If you notice a carcass, don’t rubberneck: Pass it as quickly as possible.

From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2022

A car stopping to either render aid or rubberneck was rear-ended by another car, said L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2021

I guess carrying a sign gives people license to stare, double-take, and rubberneck.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen