squint
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
In part, that is because, if you squint, you can see its lineage in old-school food criticism.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
As for a sleeper game, if I squint hard enough, I can see a world where Scotland vs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Others may just pick one of 11 nations with red home kits, squint their eyes and try and pretend it's actually Harry Wilson scoring rather than Switzerland.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Of course, if you squint, you can see what interests Soderbergh in this set-up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
The colorful laminated spines along the shelves shine white with the glare, making me squint as I push my cart of books down the aisle.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
The messages ricochet across an Iowa grocery store, a kind of ambient chorus while, at one of the few remaining manned checkout lines, a cashier squints at his screen.
From Salon ● Jan. 3, 2026
But such squints are a poor substitute for certainty; greater clarity may come from JWST’s measurement of how much iron the nebula holds.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 10, 2023
She squints her eyes, trying to find her young self in the pictures.
From Reuters ● Jan. 26, 2023
In a frost-encrusted park in the east of Amsterdam, poet and equal rights activist Quinsy Gario squints in the afternoon sun.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2022
She squints and points two fingers at her eyes, then at mine.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
She squinted at my target, then turned to me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
My head was tilted at an angle that brought the odometer into view, so I squinted: It was about to hit a half-million.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Yet, as he squinted to read the small print on jars of Skippy sitting on the same shelf, the 68-year old made a more disappointing discovery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
“The lawyers squinted in the desert sunlight and asked a great many questions about the progress and treatment of Ed Dwight and took notes.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Nathan squinted and could barely see a tiny white flame inside its clear angular walls.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
Carlson is squinting as he asks his questions in a way that sounds naive and lets Huckabee fill the space.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2026
But once you have accepted the limitations and frustrations, the experience will justify squinting your eyes and straining your neck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
Outside, a woman called Pat from Manchester was squinting at the sun and gathering her thoughts.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2025
I’d follow a recipe to the letter and still end up squinting at the oven door, trying to gauge whether I’d accidentally created something leaden or gummy or wrong.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2025
Max asked, squinting in confusion at the android appearing out of the darkness.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing squint
The Lingo of Body Language
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Raymond's Run"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
