oeillade

noun

Definition of oeilladenext
as in ogle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oeillade
  1. glance
  2. blink
  3. peep
  4. peek
Noun
  • Even today, a quick glance at The Times’ library reveals an almost supernatural ability to blanket a beat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • At first glance, the 300-pound man seemed to overwhelm the single digit.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • With the blink of an eye, years go by so fast covering high school athletes.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • While the sign has previously blinked one side at a time, appearing to rotate clockwise, Rand does not plan to have the lights blink moving forward.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blink
Noun
  • Crafted in Italy, the shoe features a low-cut vamp with a flirty peep-toe design.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t come running the instant your baby makes a peep during the night.
    — Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • As the sun dips below the horizon, a fleet of onlookers on jet skis and boats idle on the water to catch a peek of the vivacious scene.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of peek
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