gazing

VERB

stare at

Synonyms

STRONG

admire beam bore contemplate eye eyeball gape gawk glare gloat inspect lamp look moon observe ogle peek peep peer pin pipe regard rubber rubberneck scrutinize see survey view watch wonder

WEAK

get a load of get an eyeful look fixedly size up take in

Antonyms

STRONG

abhor despise disbelieve dislike disregard forget hate ignore look away miss neglect overlook scorn

Example Sentences

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Yanzon, gazing into the water that has traveled a long way to reach his vineyard, says he doesn't oppose mining.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

I’m not sure gazing at bugs will help, but there could be some value in returning to the roots of the issue.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

On Friday's many of the members can be found excitedly gazing up to the top of St George's Church in Sheffield, which is home to breeding peregrine falcons.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He stayed in a West Cliff guest house, gazing, as everyone must do, across the harbor where the remains of the 13th century Whitby Abbey dominate the East Cliff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Throngs of them gazing at her like she was standing up onstage.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny