as in traveller
a person who travels for pleasure
every year raucous rubbernecks by the busload descend upon the city for its famed Mardi Gras
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as in to gawk
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
thoughtless drivers pausing on the highway to rubberneck at the accident
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Recent Examples of rubberneck
Ralph Keyes, Time, 1 Apr. 2021
What can only be described as a rubberneck-inducing, Alfalfa hair situation ensues, rendering her date-night vibe—a formfitting V-neck pink dress and no-makeup makeup look—virtually irreparable.
—Kate Branch, Vogue, 15 July 2018
David Meyer, Fortune, 5 June 2023
On Wednesday, the first installment of the three-part reunion premiered to the delight of viewers who’ve been rubbernecking over the reality TV scandal that broke the internet.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
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Noun
Flimflam felt better in the mouth than swindle, and rubberneck was a more agreeable verb than crane.
—Ralph Keyes, Time, 1 Apr. 2021
What can only be described as a rubberneck-inducing, Alfalfa hair situation ensues, rendering her date-night vibe—a formfitting V-neck pink dress and no-makeup makeup look—virtually irreparable.
—Kate Branch, Vogue, 15 July 2018
Verb
Musk’s relentless pursuit of his whims and notions has provided good rubbernecking fodder, but enough already. 4) Think globally again.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 5 June 2023
On Wednesday, the first installment of the three-part reunion premiered to the delight of viewers who’ve been rubbernecking over the reality TV scandal that broke the internet.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubberneck
Verb
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On a nice day, a visitor showing up to gawk at the mansion soon will discover that there’s company — other visitors there for the same purpose.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wholesome fun things that are free for people to gawk at and tell their grandkids about.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Oct. 2024
Noun
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This is a wonderful area known for some of the city's most authentic Roman trattorias with far fewer tourists and more locals.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In Central Florida, the most popular of these is Blue Spring State Park, a wintertime haven for manatees and a summertime oasis for tourists and locals alike.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Just over a year ago its Marvel Studios division was staring into an abyss.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, the blonde dachshund stares at his bowl of dry food, clearly unimpressed.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The latest travel trend, known as check-in chicken, is just that, as ambitious travelers take a calculated gamble, delaying checking in for their flight until the last possible minute in an attempt to get the best possible seat without paying extra fees or having airline status.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2025
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Although Thailand is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, theft is not uncommon.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Soaring windows bracketing the bar offer unimpeded views of the nearby Wasatch Mountains and downtown, while cutouts behind the couches allow guests to gaze down on the main lobby below.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Shows Off Her Impressive Squats as She Bares Her Bump in the Gym She laughed in the photo as her baby girl rested in pink pajamas, while Bronze gazed at them both while sitting on the floor.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Rubberneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberneck. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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