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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Or a picture of the grimy, rubbernecking cameraman of Nightcrawler.
—Marco Grob, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Flimflam felt better in the mouth than swindle, and rubberneck was a more agreeable verb than crane.
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The juxtaposition of Lopez’s avant-garde clothes, against the rubbernecking tourists in tees and shorts just outside the barricades, was genius.
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In a now-viral video from Stacy Goss, the family was startled by the sight of a huge bald eagle gawking at them, but more concerningly, at their dog Gnocchi.—
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All around the world, train trips allow travelers to see the tulip fields at their peak in late April or gawk at the wildflowers through the Grand Canyon before the summer crowds (and temperatures) arrive.—
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And while a seasoned shark diver might know how to deescalate that moment, a tourist with a GoPro likely doesn’t.—
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The funicular has dealt with its fair share of maintenance and safety challenges over the years, most notably a terrifying 2001 accident when a car broke loose at the top of the track and plummeted to the bottom of the hill — killing an 83-year-old tourist from New Jersey and injuring seven others.—
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Among other things, Biden appeared to repeatedly lose his train of thought, made halting statements and stared blankly into the audience.—
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For the next two months (at the very least), Skinner’s life will be that of honest maths and likely more abysses to stare into.—
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The wealth of amenities and things to do in a stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline setting have made Kiawah immensely appealing for families, corporate groups, and some of the most avid golf travelers from around the country.—
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Invariably, a traveler’s to-do list in Tokyo ends up being as long as the city is vast.—
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During a family wedding in Delhi, Kher noticed her standing alone, gazing into the distance.—
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One photo shows Maslow on one knee, gazing into his future wife's eyes.—
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“Rubberneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubberneck. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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