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Staring

Verb / ˈsterɪŋ / Another word for staring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

looking at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes away

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

gazing observing scrutinizing beholding

Informal

peering ogling checking out eyeballing

Literary

gaping brooding contemplating

Antonyms

averting glancing ignoring disregarding looking away shunning

Common collocations

  • staring contest
  • staring blankly
  • staring intently
  • staring at the screen
  • staring into space
  • staring ahead
  • staring down
  • staring fixedly

Word family

noun stare
verb stare
adjective staring

Usage note

Staring often implies an intense, prolonged, or fixed gaze, sometimes with a negative connotation of rudeness or intrusion. Be mindful of the context as it can also imply deep thought or admiration.

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Example sentences

  1. The cat was staring at the bird outside the window.
  2. I couldn't help staring at the beautiful sunset.
  3. He kept staring at his phone waiting for a message.
  4. She was staring at the menu trying to decide what to order.
  5. The teacher caught the student staring out the window during class.

Quotes

  • 'The eyes are the windows of the soul.' - Traditional Proverb
  • 'The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.' - Helen Keller
  • 'Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.' - Harriet Tubman

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