- present participle of stare.
staring
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.
Before a first down play from the Cleveland 20-yard line, Rodgers could be seen staring at the Pittsburgh sideline with his arms spread out, apparently waiting to receive the play from McCarthy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
He had spent a year fighting for the merger and was staring down the prospect of costly fees the company had agreed to in order to clinch the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Airlines, U.S. airlines included, are staring at tougher decisions ahead, said George Ferguson, global head of aerospace, defense and airline research at Bloomberg Intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Why then can some people drink coffee before bed and sleep like a baby, while others lie awake staring at the ceiling?
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Don’t think I didn’t catch the way you’re staring at the brother,” Gramma Liz tells me.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
