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leer (at)

verb

ˈlir

Definition of leer (at)

as in to make eyes (at)

to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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As reported by the paper, the globe caught the eye of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who ordered for it to be moved into his office to ogle on his own.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
What are young female comedy fans today learning from Gillis’s set, other than that their bodies constitute some kind of terrible inconvenience to the creepy men who want to ogle them?

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of ogle

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Alzarooni is also eyeing eventual support from potential distributors, broadcasters, streaming platforms and industry mentors as her search to secure financing continues.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II was a full participant Wednesday and is eyeing a return to the lineup after a three-game absence.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of eye

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Nakira’s mug shot showed a young Black woman with dark hair gathered at the nape of her neck, green eyes staring intently into the camera.

— Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
The Royals were out of the AL Central race by August and staring at another losing season.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

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