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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
And geography proved important when Leroy and Jarzyna looked for reasons why so many bird species are shrinking ever faster.
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Even if the petition fails, claims in it are being looked into by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, which could lead to criminal charges.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The Jayhawks never looked in rhythm.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Pink’s daughter Willow looked so different—and all grown up—while swapping out her signature side-parted bob on Monday.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The rankings looked good, there.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Reinforcing the defense was a key objective this offseason, especially with the retirement of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, but the team looked vulnerable in the counterattack.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Campbell looked pretty good until his knee injury.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Woods looked good last week in his role as tournament host at the Genesis Invitational.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Even if the petition fails, claims in it are being looked into by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, which could lead to criminal charges.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The Jayhawks never looked in rhythm.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Pink’s daughter Willow looked so different—and all grown up—while swapping out her signature side-parted bob on Monday.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The rankings looked good, there.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Reinforcing the defense was a key objective this offseason, especially with the retirement of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, but the team looked vulnerable in the counterattack.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Campbell looked pretty good until his knee injury.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Woods looked good last week in his role as tournament host at the Genesis Invitational.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked
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Inside, the ornately elegant venue may have seemed like an unlikely setting for Junior H’s melancholy corridos tumbados.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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The boys seemed less taken with the view and more focused on how tall the top of the Pennybacker Bridge is, if anyone had ever jumped off it, and how far the road was from the water.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then there was the fact that Carolyn’s mother, Ann Messina Freeman (played by Constance Zimmer), reportedly had her doubts ahead of the wedding and voiced them in a tense rehearsal dinner speech the night before the big day.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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At least three curriculum committee members voiced concerns about Uthmeier’s drip-feed approach to assigning class readings and a lack of clear grading standards.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The World Conference of Classics had all the signs of a typical political spectacle, intended to cultivate appreciation for Chinese culture abroad.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The camp is intended for short-term stays before detainees are transferred or deported.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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When Koy was moving up the comedy ranks under his real name Joseph Glenn Herbert, the thought of calling himself a comedian felt like a pipe dream.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some employees publicly expressed their frustrations.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Local organizations have expressed interest in the field house providing dedicated spaces for tumbling, wrestling, cheer, and speed and agility training.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2012, Hezbollah planned and executed a suicide bombing on a bus in Burgas, Bulgaria, that was carrying Israeli tourists, killing six and injuring dozens more.—
Colin P. Clarke,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, where the Interior Ministry said Iranian strikes targeted two hotels and a residential building.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the Cypriot news outlet in-cyprus, an alert sounded Thursday and residents were instructed to remain in place until further official notification, and to move away from windows and take shelter behind or underneath sturdy furniture.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Examining and reexamining Blume’s work as an adult also gave Oppenheimer a better perspective of her writing style.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The second half would be as testy as the first half promised, with neither team leading by more than three points until a late 9-0 run from the Falcons gave them a 63-57 edge with 2 minutes remaining.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Looked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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