A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STARE

Mon, 6 Nov '23
Blank look
Mon, 24 Oct '22
Gawk (at)
Tue, 20 Sep '22
Participate in a playground "contest"
Tue, 14 Jun '22
Gawk
Sun, 3 Apr '22
Fixed look
Mon, 28 Jun '21
Gaze intently
Sun, 18 Apr '21
Goggle
Sat, 20 Mar '21
React to a public scene, maybe