Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "as staring" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a state of staring or to compare something to the act of staring, but it lacks context and clarity.
Example: "He stood there, as staring at the painting, lost in thought."
Alternatives: "like staring" or "as if staring".
Exact(39)
As well as staring at something beautiful, one can also stare at someone, or something, different from the norm, such as a freak at a sideshow.
"Gaff Aff," Swiss-German slang that loosely translates as "Staring at a Monkey," dates from 2006.
One of my boatbuilding friends perfectly describes this process as "staring into the dark, gaping, bottomless maw of insanity".
Another official who has been briefed on the confinement described Mr. Loughner as staring straight ahead most of the time and refusing to speak to prison personnel.
"He glowered — there was no better word for it — and engaged each of the Americans in what seemed to us, when we compared notes later, as staring contests.
Browns at Broncos Scrutinizing the Broncos-Bengals game tape for hidden meaning is as futile as staring at a tortilla until you see the face of Elvis.
Similar(21)
I can't take my eyes away from his glazed, lost expression, his eyes, as big as saucers, staring blankly back at my camera.
The result is that LBL has now spent almost as much time staring at them as they have spent staring into space.
They might as well be staring at the night sky.
He was as still as a rock, staring at the plate of steak frites under his nose.
It must do, because for us - just as much as the poet staring down at the mossy tombs of his ancestors - it's always, always… now.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com