rubberneck
Example Sentences
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Some turned their heads as they passed by and stopped to briefly rubberneck before heading on their way.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
Instead of showing up to rubberneck the arraignment Tuesday, people should perhaps tend to more exigent problems of democracy, like resoling their pumps and checking the air pressure on their tires.
From Slate ● Apr. 3, 2023
If you notice a carcass, don’t rubberneck: Pass it as quickly as possible.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2022
Pedestrians slowed down to rubberneck and then, anticipating the worst, went about their business so as not to be witnesses or innocent bystanders.
From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2015
"You know, the ones who rubberneck at car accidents."
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
