stared down

verb

past tense of stare down
as in pored (over)

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  1. studied
  2. perused
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  • Peyton Stewart was a 21-year-old international business major who grew up with her sister in Westwood, New Jersey, studied abroad in London and interned at TikTok.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On the other end of the spectrum is Texas Tech University, where researchers have studied the potential performance benefits of energy drinks.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • Steele perused them on the regular, looking to pad his newsletter.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Several Ghana flags waved proudly during the windy day as supporters perused the streets around the Sheraton.
    — PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
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“Stared down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stared%20down. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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