as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
you could call the comment mean-spirited, but I do not look on it that way at all
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look (on or upon)
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This is particularly important for homeowners in fire-prone areas to consider, the James Hardie pro says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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Several residents said the situation was an opportunity for the City Council to consider letting residents select their waste hauler, rather than limiting them to services with the city’s lone waste hauler, Republic Services.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Spartz's press secretary provided a statement to IndyStar's question regarding the demonstrations.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Sasha Hupka Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is demanding federal action regarding the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) after recent power outages.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Family offices have many questions, but in 2025, compensation is viewed more strategically than ever before.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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That’s the way to view this offseason’s work that ends when training camp starts on Tuesday.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Endowment payouts count as revenue for accounting purposes, even when the effect is to diminish an institution’s assets.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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His All-Star start at Citi Field in New York — as one of six Tigers’ All-Stars, not counting AL (and Tigers) manager Jim Leyland — went a bit smoother, albeit in just one inning of work.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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An object believed to be both from another star system and the oldest comet ever observed has been imaged by a massive telescope on a volcano in Hawaii.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The landscapes based around the red rocks are not only celebrated for their beauty, but also are believed to have healing properties.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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So why does life feel costly for many Michiganders?—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His loss is deeply felt across the entire ROTC and Rutgers community.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
27 July 2025
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Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Look (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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