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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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He could see these people a little better because his eyes weren't quite so new, so he blinked to focus more clearly and stared up at them.

From Literature

Bixby Alexander Tam stared into the refrigerator, trying to decide what to eat.

From Literature

I stared at the barn for a spell.

From Literature

Muttering to himself, he reached out, took the ball from Jeremy, and stared at it.

From Literature

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

From BBC

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