as in to stare
to take a look with the eyes narrowed (as because of difficulty seeing)
He squinted in her direction, but couldn't make her out with the sun behind her.
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as in strabismus
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difficulty in seeing resulting from improper alignment of the eyes
The child was born with a squint that was eventually corrected through surgery.
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Recent Examples of squint
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Both species also respond to multiple puffs by squinting to protect their eyes.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 June 2025
Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Through squints, yells, and outsize reactions, Tadanobu Asano created a character whose interiority is always roiling and reaching, someone who finds life unfulfilling and doesn’t understand why this is all there is.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
While tech companies have been throwing around impressive-sounding claims of superhuman performance in narrow tasks, business leaders and policymakers have been left squinting through the hype, trying to figure out what any of it actually means for the real world.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Both species also respond to multiple puffs by squinting to protect their eyes.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 June 2025
Noun
Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die with a palpably slower, thicker Martin Lawrence (*collective squint) nears $300 million globally.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Through squints, yells, and outsize reactions, Tadanobu Asano created a character whose interiority is always roiling and reaching, someone who finds life unfulfilling and doesn’t understand why this is all there is.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Barrel Cards The barrel card exercise can help improve symptoms of strabismus (crossed eyes).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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One of his conditions, strabismus,has also been reported by researchers to be behind the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, allowing the painter to perceive the world differently and facilitating his accurate depiction of three-dimensional objects on flat surfaces.—
Maya Davis,
CNN,
4 Aug. 2024
Noun
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As Monday's verdict was read out, Erin didn't drop her gaze from the jury, per The Guardian.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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While that gaze is no longer popular in mainstream literature, many readers have found Tacos’ writing to be refreshingly honest — to others, needlessly offensive.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Carrie Tauscher, the arboretum’s director, stands amidst it all, peering up into the canopy to look for damage.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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Groups crowded out in front of the house, peering into the backyard after the party hit capacity.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Most people with astigmatism need to wear glasses or contact lenses.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
30 May 2025
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Bonus facts: Webb wears contact lenses and without them is considered legally blind due to severe astigmatism....—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The cosmic duo will be visible for around two and a half hours before the glare of the rising sun hides the Pleiades from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
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With a full understanding about both the financial stakes and the glare of a national spotlight, Tucker has avoided the distractions that could have derailed his performance.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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The luxury vehicle glanced off another car, spun around, and turned over in a ditch.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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The storm of 1994: Here's how the blizzard led to better snow response Confident at first, Meredith kept glancing at her watch.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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That vision isn't just shared within ESA: it's being championed at the highest levels of European policy.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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American Christianity must reclaim this vision, before the hell-bent politics of evangelicalism create hell on Earth.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Squint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squint. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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