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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  • The dining room was all warm, wooden paneling that undulated across the ceiling, booths like half-moons and mostly quiet tables ogling each course … and the champagne cart that coasted throughout the room.
    Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The houses lining the fairway are fun to ogle too: beautiful and classic Cape up close (but not too close; signs ask you not to search for balls on private property).
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 9 May 2024
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  • The Matlock star eyed the camera while jokingly ripping up a piece of paper.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Now watchdogs are eyeing more than just profit reporting.
    Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • So is seemingly everyone else — except Edward, left to stare into the middle distance and wonder what the hell is going on.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Jair Horton stared blankly into the void in front of him.
    Sam Blum, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 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 Jan. 2025.

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