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

If you notice a carcass, don’t rubberneck: Pass it as quickly as possible.

From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2022

But beyond the impulse to rubberneck, I think it’s useful dwelling on their situation, because it does illustrate a few realities about money—and more importantly, the consumer finance industry—in this country.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 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

Every person I passed stared at me goggle-eyed, stopping whatever they were doing to rubberneck as I walked by.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs