glares 1 of 2

noun

plural of glare
as in glows
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible the sudden glare of the squad car's headlights in my rearview mirror

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glares

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verb

present tense third-person singular of glare
1
as in burns
to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly

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2
as in scowls
to look with anger or disapproval don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"

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Recent Examples of glares
Noun
As Nazareth’s pep band rang in the victory, parents offered the Celtics words of comfort, pausing only to cast glares in the direction of administrators. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Astronomers have spotted four dead star white dwarf stars playing a game of cosmic hide-and-seek, all four of which were hiding in the glares of red dwarf companion stars. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2026 That geographic blandness only emphasizes the film’s other shortcomings, such as Schoenaerts’s anonymous work as the villain (a lot of glowering and creepy glares) and the rather rote big-sister/little-sister arc given to Supergirl and Ruthye. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026 Fortunately, the emotional spar fest between the queen of withering glares and snippy comments — award winner Allison Janney — and the onstage king of stammering self involvement — Andrew Rannells — clicks in director/writer Jim Rash dramedy debut. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 The shooter tamed the sun’s glares while ensuring the deep-red gazebo popped against the lush green park. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026 The team’s test bots homed in from a maximum of 600 meters (1,970 feet) away outdoors despite wind gusts and camera-blinding sun glares. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics. — Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026 Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
The possibilities suggested by the compelling title are only hinted at when Jason glares at a group of street urchins. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 My eleven-year-old self rolls her eyes, glares at my thirty-six-year-old body, and silently calls me fat. — Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glares
  1. glows
  2. burns
  3. scowls
  4. gleams
  5. flashes
  6. stares
  7. lights
  8. glances
Noun
  • Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The coating glows when exposed to light, with the intensity changing according to the pressure around it.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of glows
Verb
  • The report authors also looked at how climate change could play out differently if the world burns more or fewer fossil fuels and puts in place stronger or weaker policies.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Decades later, the fire lit by his first steed, a brown Schwinn Mag Scrambler, still burns bright.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of burns
Verb
  • Nobody slouches in a great suit like West, and nobody scowls in a gorgeous coat like Miller.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Suzanne, the sulky, artistic type, scowls and pointedly ignores their noisy energy.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of scowls
Noun
  • The main camera is positioned so that Big Bear Lake gleams in the background, changing hue throughout the day.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The first hotel opened by the Orient Express group, its design gleams with contemporary comfort while still referencing the history of this world-famous train.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of gleams
Verb
  • Creative endeavor, in the space of a few hours, flashes its many faces, arduous and sexy, fleeting and fun.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashes
Verb
  • At the top of the tower, Sauron stares deeply into, presumably, a fire pit.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The breakthrough can arrive while someone stares at the wall.
    — Tyson Gundersen, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of stares
Noun
  • To indicate stopping or slowing if your brake lights are not working, stick your left arm out the window and bend it down toward the ground.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Presented amid fog and flashing lights outside Venice’s Lido Casino, the dystopian collection featured towering thigh-high platform boots resembling waders, an allusion to both the mythical river and the city’s rising waters.
    — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of lights
Verb
  • They trade glances across the table and crack jokes that don’t always need explaining; the years together have apparently given them their own shorthand and inside humor.
    — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Jala is a place to celebrate birthdays and date nights, a place where customers won’t catch sideways glances for opting to wear slacks or skirts.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Glares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glares. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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