GAWKED Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

gawked

verb

past tense of gawk

as in stared

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 gawked People in surrounding cars gawked, waved and, in one instance, rolled down their windows to shout something that went unheard, as Bonelli explained that the van had internal cameras that were always on but not always being watched. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, the nuisance from the wings was the one being gawked at by a cast young enough to be his kids — a detail Wilson clocked from backstage. — Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 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 By Thursday morning, only the awning was still standing amid the rubble, as passersby gawked and cars slowed down to survey what had happened. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 Locals complained tourist gawked at them or traipsed through their yards. — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 Onlookers gawked from the balconies of nearby condo towers. — Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Still, other Coppin State runners gawked at his broad chest, bulging biceps and thick quads. — Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026 They’re presented as endearing surprises of nature and life, celebrated rather than gawked at. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025

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Dos Santos stared toward the clock in amazement after finishing the 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at the Diamond League meet in Zurich.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
As Counsell exited the dugout to make the pitching change, Imanaga walked to the back of the mound and stared toward the outfield.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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On Air Force One, somewhere above Alaska, White House communications director Steven Cheung gazed out at the Northern Lights.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026
Kikuko rolled over on her side and gazed up at the sky, which had suddenly become blanketed in thunder clouds.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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