1
as in seemed
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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2
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
Boy Band Confidential *NSYNC's lineup almost looked very different.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Stocks rallied yesterday, as investors looked past a breakdown in Iran peace talks.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Because wagers are offered for shots on goal, they are looked at and reviewed meticulously.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
While outlooks for young people looked increasingly dire due to economic crises and deep social divisions, the music became openly critical of Orbán’s government.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers from the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan looked at community water fluorination levels in Wisconsin in the 1940s and 1950s.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Dew looked reinvigorated by this pep talk.
—Josh Owens, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
To study diet’s effects on muscular fat, Link and his team looked at data from 615 people with an average age of 60 enrolled in the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases’ Osteoarthritis Initiative.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Inside Inter Miami’s latest episode discusses how the new stadium looked, felt and how the operational logistics played out during its premiere last Saturday with reactions from team owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Stocks rallied yesterday, as investors looked past a breakdown in Iran peace talks.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Because wagers are offered for shots on goal, they are looked at and reviewed meticulously.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
While outlooks for young people looked increasingly dire due to economic crises and deep social divisions, the music became openly critical of Orbán’s government.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Researchers from the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan looked at community water fluorination levels in Wisconsin in the 1940s and 1950s.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Dew looked reinvigorated by this pep talk.
—Josh Owens, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
To study diet’s effects on muscular fat, Link and his team looked at data from 615 people with an average age of 60 enrolled in the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases’ Osteoarthritis Initiative.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Inside Inter Miami’s latest episode discusses how the new stadium looked, felt and how the operational logistics played out during its premiere last Saturday with reactions from team owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked
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As of now, Imam has no plans to create a think tank or a second campus, even though those had seemed like good ideas when applying for the grant.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The big story Last December, when Amazon pledged a massive $35 billion investment in India including for digitizing over 12 million small businesses and enhancing logistical infrastructure, the scale of the commitment seemed disproportionate to the market’s size.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners said Bonnet’s description of the project addressed the parking concerns voiced by a few neighbors.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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While navigating the labyrinth with the help of Hoggle (Shari Weiser, voiced by Brian Henson), Sarah encounters one fantastical character after another, including The Worm (voiced by Timothy Bateson) and The Junk Lady (voiced by Denise Bryer).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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That was followed by an April 2025 executive order that, among other things, is intended to increase the number of parking spaces for big rigs.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Davie will be replaced by Matt Brittin on May 18, though the ex-Google executive has already made his presence felt on BBC premises, introducing himself to staff ahead of his official start date.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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What once felt like personal failure can begin to look like an unmet need for understanding and support.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The best chance for inserting changes likely is the House, where a large number of lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of JTA or its parent company, 70 Faces Media.—
Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.—
Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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The United Center faithful applauded as the final horn sounded for the last time this season.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tempered by age and experience, her singing sounded relaxed and a little sweeter.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified last month gave huge pay raises to rookies.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Saturday found Geese covering Justin Bieber (who’s headlining set was a mixed bag later that night), Nine Inch Noize played their first full set, Jack White gave a surprise performance, and David Byrne made a theatrical return, among other highlights.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Looked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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