Stare Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster

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Verb

Other diversions from digital life include a small library in each minimalist bungalow, outdoor fire pits for s’mores, maps of nearby hikes and outdoor activities, and the peacefulness that comes from not spending an alarmingly large part of your day staring at a screen.

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Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023

Gerard stared at him, disbelievingly.

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Francesca Street, CNN, 13 Apr. 2023

Darvin Ham stared blankly in disbelief.

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Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023

Some professional musicians spend their days on the tour bus staring out the window, sleeping or pursuing various routes to oblivion.

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Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023

When asked questions, McLemore would stare and shake his head.

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Tami Abdollah, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2023

If that sounds silly to you, you have never been stranded while the people on both sides turn to their other seat mates, leaving you to maintain a smile while staring at your peas.

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Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2023

If that sounds silly to you, you have never been stranded while the people on both sides turn to their other seat mates, leaving you to maintain a smile while staring at your peas.

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Judith Martin, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023

When casting, Meledandri’s team pulled audio clips from a range of actors and listened to their voices while staring at character drawings.

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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023

Noun

These had earlier been compliant in their devout upward stare.

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Cynthia Ozick, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023

There was no one better at interrogation and many a criminal cracked under his penetrating stare.

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Ew Staff, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2023

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 13 Curtis Tyrone Jones Nothing compares to becoming aware of the massive face of the universe hidden in a newborn’s stare.

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Marisa Lascala And Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023

What is the #gymcreep trend on TikTok? As of Tuesday, the tag #gymcreep, which includes videos showcasing inappropriate behaviors like casual remarks about a woman’s body or outfit, prolonged stares and groping, has over 76 million views on TikTok.

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Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2023

Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin and the other defendants known as the Chicago Seven stare and slouch.

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Jason Farago, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2023

Instead, the character is typically portrayed by someone in a bulbous costume with an unnerving stare and rictus smile who never speaks.

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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2023

While burgeoning scream queen Jenna Ortega sports Wednesday’s signature pigtails and dance moves, the character now has a Kubrick stare and her own twisted storyline.

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Kailynn Johnson, refinery29.com, 4 Dec. 2022

Rachel Brosnahan has a stare-down with photographers on Sept. 6 at the Dead for a Dollar photo call at the Venice International Film Festival in Italy.

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People Staff, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022

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