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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  • Give everyone a chance to ogle the views by taking turns driving, and don’t miss any opportunity to pull over for the stunning vistas of Banff National Park.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
  • Spending time ogling the toys favored by the ultrawealthy seems — well, a bit gross.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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  • Since then, the founders have been eyeing a big expansion in the United States.
    Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Heading into the holiday, the pic was eyeing a domestic opening in the $100 to $120 million range and $260 million globally.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 5 July 2025
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  • The proud dad shared an adorable new photo with their little one on Instagram Wednesday, July 3 On Wednesday, July 2, Irwin's husband, Chandler Powell, 28, shared an adorable Instagram photo of Grace Warrior Irwin Powell staring in amazement at a rainbow.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • On the left, 23-month-old Riot Rose sucks on a pacifier and stares apathetically at his mom before hiding behind the shade canopy of his carseat, seemingly having pulled it over himself to avoid his mom’s camera lens.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 July 2025
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“Leer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer%20%28at%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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