as in hulk
a big clumsy often slow-witted person
thought that the linebackers were dumb gawks until he got to know them better
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as in to stare
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
couldn't help gawking at the exotically dressed guests in the hotel lobby
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Recent Examples of gawk
Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Oct. 2021
People take deep breaths to inhale fresh air, gawk at the wildlife and rock climb.
—NBC News, 24 Mar. 2021
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
Writers weren’t gawking at Gagne’s FIP or whiff rate in 2003.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Noun
With its cool look and flashy two-tone color schemes, folks will take gawk at the RAV4 Prime at the stoplight.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Oct. 2021
People take deep breaths to inhale fresh air, gawk at the wildlife and rock climb.
—NBC News, 24 Mar. 2021
Verb
However, when sandwiched in between the likes of a Ferrari SF90 and a Pagani Huayra in thick traffic, gawking fans want to take photos of the R 63.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
Writers weren’t gawking at Gagne’s FIP or whiff rate in 2003.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gawk
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Kadyrov’s fighters were instrumental in the final assault on Donetsk Airport in January, having fought for months to capture the wrecked hulk of buildings that once made up the passenger terminals.Nicholas Waller, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2015
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There were literal piles of dead and mangled Russians around the smoldering hulks.David Axe, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The solar eclipse had cities around the country staring at the sky in unison.Alexandra York, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Citizens of the world are staring in awe at the arrival of David Corenswet’s Man of Steel.Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Variations include banh canh cua, which is often a thick soup with lumps of crab, and banh canh cha ca, a thinner broth with fish cakes that’s popular in south central Vietnam.Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Steroid injections: Corticosteroid injections may help shrink inflamed lumps and provide quick relief from pain and swelling.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rubin, set against a backdrop of celestial objects, gazes to the sky.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Two oculi adorn the ceiling in the bedroom and the tearoom, allowing guests to gaze at the sky as the train travels through Europe.Everett Potter, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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Tired of seeing Hugh Grant plays villains and creeps?Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, scope creep happens and your freedom disappears.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Two lively mutts guard the noodle factory on the other side of the fence.Anne F. Thurston, Foreign Affairs, 23 Feb. 2016
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It’s been a long time coming for Managing Partner Kathleen Klinger and her cohorts in ownership, one that’s seen this 3,600-square-foot former warehouse repurposed into a mecca for mutts — and cyclists.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Both coaches have worked to downplay the magnitude of the moment — not just the stakes of this game but also the implications for the winner and, even more so, the fallout for the loser.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The winner gets the coveted first-round bye, while the loser will have to go on the road for a wild-card playoff game.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Gawk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gawk. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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