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 Ethicist: On the difference between noticing attractive women and ogling them.
    David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The 2025 Super Bowl was as star-studded as ever last night, which provided tons of stellar fashion to ogle at (in addition to the sports, of course).
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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  • Democrats are also eyeing an opportunity to advance with a win in the Great Lakes state.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Senate Republicans are eyeing potential consideration on a forthcoming compromise budget resolution this week to advance President Trump’s tax agenda.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • Tickets to the Nampa show become available to the general public staring at 10 a.m. Friday for $39.50 to $79.50 through fordidahocenter.com.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Rather than stare into your closet (or suitcase) to piece together an elevated outfit, the work is done for you.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Leer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leer%20%28at%29. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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