stare
verb (used without object)
to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
have stared
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present perfectof stare.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Giant billboards around Tehran showing a triple image of Khomeini, Ali Khamenei and the Islamic republic's third supreme leader have stared down at residents since March, in a clear bid to show continuity of leadership.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
"We have stared building greenhouses so that the temperature can be controlled. If one does not adopt innovative methods we are doomed."
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Operators have stared into computer screens around the clock looking for wisps of smoke.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
Now, two international teams have stared deeper into the mirror.
From Science Magazine ● May 31, 2023
She could easily have stared at him more than the artwork, but tried to keep her gaze on the walls whenever she was in his vision.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
