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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Raisi was even considered by some as the natural successor to Khamenei and his worldview.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Nationally, the percentage of fourth graders considered proficient in reading sits just above 30%, according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the nation's report card.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The selection of the executive director comes at a time when the union is gearing up for negotiations with NFL owners regarding a new CBA.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Some counties have noticed the major increase through their mosquito traps or from calls for service regarding the flying pests.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Former Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon called it hypocritical.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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Minutes later, wearing a blue lanyard with a solid gold medal hanging across his chest, Tkachuk called into the stands for Gaudreau’s two children to join the official team picture.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, Graf granted a request from a coalition of news organizations including the Associated Press to allow attorneys for the media to view defense requests to classify documents in the case.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort Conrad Shenzhen views eco effort as an ongoing effort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The group has been accurate in counting deaths during previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies on a network of activists there to verify deaths.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Exhibition games don’t count toward that total, so Sunday’s triple play was basically dust in the wind.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of others are believed missing.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Critics believed that greater transparency would have helped the union avoid the missteps that led to the selection of Howell, who endured multiple controversies during his 34-year executive career with Booz Allen.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Enter the backless loafer—the laidback, low effort update to a preppy classic that dominated the spring/summer runways and feels timely for warmer weather.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Now feels like the right time to finally let him off the leash.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Residents reported hearing sounds of missiles flying over cities in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon in what was thought to be a missile barrage from Iran against Israel.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ricki was 7, almost 8, and kind of in charge, though his playful little sister didn’t think so.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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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 1 Mar. 2026.
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