Definition of oglenext
as in to stare
to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way I do wish you two would stop ogling each other during class

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Recent Examples of ogle
Verb
And of course, there’s Café Sabarsky inside the Gilded Age mansion uptown that houses the Neue Galerie, whose devoted patrons come not just to ogle Klimts but to enjoy schnitzel and strudel in the refined environs. Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 11 June 2026 Fueled up after a good breakfast, there’s nothing more NorCal than wandering around a farmers market and ogling the seasonal produce. Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 In a viral clip on X from a fan account for Criss, 39, the Glee alum can be seen ogling Peters on the red carpet of the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 The antics each week involved lovable Gilligan ruining a plan to get the gang rescued, but also ogling the bombshell Ginger (Tina Louise) and getting annoyed by Thurston Howell III (Jim Backus). Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ogle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ogle
Verb
  • Kenzo had inclined his head over his invalid daughter and was staring at her intently.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way, Brees stared NFL QB nobility in the face and took each player down one by one.
    Larry Holder, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As his gaze is drawn back from the stack of bikes, his internal mockery morphs into visible confusion.
    Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The third-year safety followed Maye’s gaze and jumped the pass.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Juric and Lindgren are eyeing new markets, having largely focused on domestic Swedish clients to date.
    David Prosser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The roughly 148,000-square-foot Target will be the Treasure Valley’s fourth, with opening eyed for May 2027, Ahlquist previously told the Statesman.
    Rose Evans July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Para leer este artículo en español, visita el siguiente enlace.
    Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Played by a Colman Domingo who is done up to look the most wax figurine of them all in a shellacking of makeup, prosthetics, and colored contacts, Joe is always either giving an avaricious open-mouthed leer or a cold-eyed glare.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There wasn't even money to demolish the building, so the rivers of humanity who once flowed through the grand space were replaced by voyeurs from the world come to gawk at its cavernous shell.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Next Big Thing, have become the most talked about — and gawked about — in the run-up to Sunday’s World Cup final, when Messi’s Argentina will play Yamal’s Spain for the biggest trophy in the sport.
    Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Chick 2, Luna, is smaller, has a straighter gape, and has been more aggressive.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • The Friends of Big Bear Valley announced that the chicks have been named Sandy and Luna.
    Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • In new photos shared to Instagram on July 30, the model and actress gave fans a glimpse inside the idyllic trip—including a peek at Kim’s time with her niece Penelope.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • There’s also hints of vulnerability and genuine tenderness in her stern headmistress of the bedroom, which Wilde slips in just slyly enough to let the presence of a heart peek through all the brainy brashness and hormone overload.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • There was no notion of beam pattern or glare control at first, just basic visibility in otherwise unlit environments.
    Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Totality reveals the solar corona — the sun’s outer atmosphere — normally hidden by its glare.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Ogle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ogle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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