rubberneck

Example Sentences

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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

Mildred’s imperfections rage on screen, compelling viewers to rubberneck as we do with most calamities.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2018

Pedestrians slowed down to rubberneck and then, anticipating the worst, went about their business so as not to be witnesses or innocent bystanders.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2015

I guess carrying a sign gives people license to stare, double-take, and rubberneck.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen