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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stare down
Verb
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In the surrounding area, there are lots of local restaurants and shops to peruse, and you’re situated within walking distance of Kyoto station.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Then be sure to peruse our picks of the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When scientists initially studied attempts to learn while sleeping, the results seemed promising.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The coins will be transported to the Coin Cabinet at the Museum of Cultural History, where they will be catalogued and studied for years to come, the museum confirmed.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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