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stared

American  
[staird] / stɛərd /

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of stare.

Etymology

Origin of stared

stare ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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And yet how many Americans haven’t stared down a hardwood alley with murderous intent, preparing to unload a polished missile against 10 arrogant pins?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The audience rehashed its hunches, they circled potential suspects, they stared at a static image of a horrific crime scene, awash in twinkling moonlight.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Waiting in the kiss-and-cry, Glenn bowed her head and stared at the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

He stared straight ahead and did not appear to show any expression.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Its head was lowered and it stared at me with its yellow eyes.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

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