rubbernecking 1 of 2

noun

Definition of rubberneckingnext
as in eavesdropping

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rubbernecking

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verb

present participle of rubberneck
as in gawking
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise thoughtless drivers pausing on the highway to rubberneck at the accident

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  1. eavesdropping
  2. interference
  3. questioning
Noun
  • Aside from some intense eavesdropping, the system can also cut the connection between the drone and its controller.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Yet from the first moment on the day of the breakup, Ben and Claire encounter a series of problems, everything from a bus ride with an obnoxious eavesdropping passenger (Stavros Halkias) to reuniting with an overzealous crush (Kate Pittard).
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of eavesdropping
Noun
  • There’s also the question of whether WBD will honor the promise to let DC Studios proceed without interference — a promise already undermined by the fact casting for Superman had to be approved through a committee of studio execs including Warner President and CEO David Zaslav.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • What's New The European Union has launched an investigation into TikTok over its role in Romania's recent presidential election, annulled following allegations of Russian interference.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of interference
Noun
  • Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4.
    Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But, footage of piles of dead cows awaiting pickup by rendering trucks on California roadways has inspired further questioning.
    Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
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