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as in seemed
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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Recent Examples of looked
Ehrlich compared the situation to the labor upheaval professional leagues went through before finally settling on collective bargaining, which has been looked at as a potential solution by some in college sports over the past year.
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Andrew Destin, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
In the wake of the AT&T news, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson released a statement projecting optimism about Dallas’ future, as city leaders looked to move forward from the loss.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
But the coach’s confidence has been proven prescient, as Minnesota has largely looked impressive in home victories over Miami and the Cavaliers on Tuesday and Thursday, which ran the team’s winning streak to four heading into Saturday’s matinee in Cleveland.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Revolutionary France, having declared war on a coalition including Great Britain, looked to its 1778 treaty ally for support.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Young said his organization recently looked at hospital use in Southern California for people in five-year age ranges.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of my research has looked at the work of computer scientists and ecologists making facial recognition for animals.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Odds looked slim for a time that the Smithereens would be going at all in 2026.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The journey, spanning 2,400 miles and traveling through eight states, earned the ranking from Tripadvisor, which looked at Instagram hashtag data.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked
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Pedro had painted the model in bright colors—red, blue, and yellow—and the circular ballet of the trio against the green jungle didn’t feel out of place; rather, the birds seemed to enjoy the homage being paid to them.—
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The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
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The district has also voiced concerns about the school’s high chronic absentee and suspension rates, which each put the school in the red category of California’s school accountability system.—
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
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The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.—
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But ever since, they’ve been shut out, no pun intended.—
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Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
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Park hailed the resilience of the community, and how residents organized block by block when there was no roadmap for recovery, and insurance and bureaucratic processes felt impossible to navigate alone.—
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The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Bowen School of Law or UALR.—
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Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.—
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While the temporary jail facility will not be subject to the city ordinance requiring the standard, the permanent facility that is also planned will be.—
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The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.—
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Pulling up from the free-throw line with a defender a few feet ahead, Andrews’ midrange jumper rattled inside the basket before popping back out as the buzzer sounded.—
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David Diggs, who works at the store, said demand has surged locally and nationwide, with championship gear ordered the moment the final buzzer sounded.—
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
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Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.—
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“Looked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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