rubberneck

Example Sentences

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In the immediate term, he said, a nuanced message is needed: Don’t go to Lahaina or rubberneck around the ashes.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2023

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

Mildred’s imperfections rage on screen, compelling viewers to rubberneck as we do with most calamities.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2018

Every person I passed stared at me goggle-eyed, stopping whatever they were doing to rubberneck as I walked by.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs