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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The shot of the battered Big Baby, one eyelid drooping, sitting on a swing gazing at the full moon, is far more chilling than anything in the “M3GAN” movies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

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

"Unfortunately there is no diamond here," he says, head bowed, gazing into the blue-grey mud of the pit.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Elsewhere, “Navalny” filmmaker Daniel Roher also tries to look at the bright side in his latest, “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist,” but only after gazing into the abyss.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

“Yum, yum,” said Beowulf, gazing up at the murals.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood