rubberneck
Example Sentences
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These movies were gritty and often absurd, sometimes going as far as to rubberneck at a tragedy to convey the immediacy of the moral at hand.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Some turned their heads as they passed by and stopped to briefly rubberneck before heading on their way.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
Instead of showing up to rubberneck the arraignment Tuesday, people should perhaps tend to more exigent problems of democracy, like resoling their pumps and checking the air pressure on their tires.
From Slate ● Apr. 3, 2023
If you notice a carcass, don’t rubberneck: Pass it as quickly as possible.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2022
I guess carrying a sign gives people license to stare, double-take, and rubberneck.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
