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Recent Examples of look on
In other ways, though, the ending mirrors how Jinny escaped with Nan running away into the fog with a relieved look on her face.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Ulrich first recalled the time in 2006 when Metallica inducted Black Sabbath into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and played a few of their songs as Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward looked on from the audience.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
Witkoff and Putin met shortly before noon in Moscow, according to the timestamp released by the Kremlin which accompanied an image of Putin and Witkoff smiling and shaking hands as Ushakov looked on.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In the picture, Moore holds Lou in her arms as Goldsmith looks on and a nurse assists.
—Sydni Ellis, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Footage circulating online shows Dennis in handcuffs, both indoors and later outside the mall, as surprised bystanders looked on.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
After wowing RuPaul and the panel of RuPaul's Drag Race judges with her impeccable design challenge looks on season 13 of the Emmy-winning reality competition series, Mundt steamrolled the competition on the Project Runway season 21 premiere.
—EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The most popular models in the CX lineup of Dunlop tennis rackets will take on a throwback look on Aug. 22.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Ulrich first recalled the time in 2006 when Metallica inducted Black Sabbath into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and played a few of their songs as Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward looked on from the audience.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
Witkoff and Putin met shortly before noon in Moscow, according to the timestamp released by the Kremlin which accompanied an image of Putin and Witkoff smiling and shaking hands as Ushakov looked on.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In the picture, Moore holds Lou in her arms as Goldsmith looks on and a nurse assists.
—Sydni Ellis, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Footage circulating online shows Dennis in handcuffs, both indoors and later outside the mall, as surprised bystanders looked on.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
After wowing RuPaul and the panel of RuPaul's Drag Race judges with her impeccable design challenge looks on season 13 of the Emmy-winning reality competition series, Mundt steamrolled the competition on the Project Runway season 21 premiere.
—EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The most popular models in the CX lineup of Dunlop tennis rackets will take on a throwback look on Aug. 22.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
Verb
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Obviously, women and girls are looking at the game a little bit more.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There is hard evidence for these things, so stop looking to the sky for chem trails.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Read More: Ex-Rival Speaks Highly of Philadelphia Eagles Initial reports suggested the star safety was staring at a missed first season in Houston.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Everyone stared at their phones, following the live score in either acceptance or denial.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Alien: Earth gazes a little too far into its own navel at times, slowing down the pace for long scenes of characters debating the essence of humanity and reading Peter Pan passages aloud.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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In between shots of his family time, Justin dances across the edge of the boat, sings straight at director Cole Bennett's camera and moodily croons while gazing at the floor.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As a major astronomical research facility, the CTIO hosts nearly 40 telescopes at it site, which offers exceptionally clear dark skies to peer deep into space.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The rare opportunity to look at the blazar head-on allowed the team to peer directly into the heart of its stunning jet.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Others had previously sounded the alarm on glaring red flags in the economy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Since taking the top job at the $1.3 trillion AUM institution in 2021, Duckett has advocated for retirement education and planning services to address the glaring gap in savings.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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But Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on June 26, 2025, that the Trump administration would not honor those commitments, ripping a gaping hole in Gavi’s budget.—
Amy E. Stambach,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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There is one gaping hole, of course, physically, mentally, spiritually.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The findings reflect a continuing trend of more Americans viewing drinking as unhealthy.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Stakeholders should view the 60-day deadline not just as a compliance exercise but as an invitation to propose creative, sustainable models that link payment to measurable results.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Look on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20on. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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