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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
The man looked at me in a rustling way, swaying toward me, his Styrofoam plate of angel hair and cherry tomatoes dotted with tiny black seeds like ants’ eyes.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record high, signaling that investors have looked past the geopolitical uncertainty.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Eco effort Environmentalism never looked so sexy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
From 2022 to 2024, a study looked into the possibility of an east-west streetcar connecting the University of Kansas Medical Center and the VA Hospital along 39th Street and Linwood Boulevard.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The defense, especially when Cale Makar was sidelined, looked completely overwhelmed, too.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In game seven of the Morgantown Regional, with the Kentucky Wildcats playing West Virginia for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals (the next round), the scene looked more like a Saturday afternoon of college football.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Brock Nelson aged like Keith Richards, and never looked the same after returning from the Olympics.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso looked incredible in gold with a Milanese strap, as did several of the new complications, while Patek Philippe gave its Calatrava fresh momentum through subtle design evolution.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record high, signaling that investors have looked past the geopolitical uncertainty.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Eco effort Environmentalism never looked so sexy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
From 2022 to 2024, a study looked into the possibility of an east-west streetcar connecting the University of Kansas Medical Center and the VA Hospital along 39th Street and Linwood Boulevard.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The defense, especially when Cale Makar was sidelined, looked completely overwhelmed, too.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In game seven of the Morgantown Regional, with the Kentucky Wildcats playing West Virginia for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals (the next round), the scene looked more like a Saturday afternoon of college football.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Brock Nelson aged like Keith Richards, and never looked the same after returning from the Olympics.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso looked incredible in gold with a Milanese strap, as did several of the new complications, while Patek Philippe gave its Calatrava fresh momentum through subtle design evolution.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked
Verb
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Complete with glow-in-the-dark buttons and an antenna, the prop certainly seemed less likely to get its owner in legal trouble.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But even the comms team seemed evasive.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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The water bottle ban comes as many fans have voiced frustration over the cost of attending the tournament, citing expensive match tickets and travel costs.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Activists and some city leaders have voiced concerns that the stops are racially biased, sowing fear and distrust in the community.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The opening salvo of the assault is intended to distract the Russians and permit four other robots to get behind enemy lines.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The incentive program is intended to discourage regulated industries from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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The anticipation of ripping off hard wax didn’t magically disappear, and for my first few waxes post-birth, my skin felt more sensitive than usual.—
Aimee Simeon,
Allure,
3 June 2026
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Then, in April, a public letter from the Office of the Child Advocate expressed alarm at yet another child death.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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Before the 2021 project began, residents had expressed concerns about speeding on the corridor and it being used as a shortcut due to its access to I-95 at several points.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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The program was always planned to become stricter as the years unfolded, to give businesses more time to make the stronger reductions in their emissions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Serna had planned to go out for a celebratory dinner with his girlfriend, her sister and the sister’s boyfriend on the way back to Anaheim from Orange County after the 1975 State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Snead sounded even more hopeful.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Bahrain’s interior ministry also sounded warning sirens urging residents to seek shelter.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Jacques Garcia, the man behind Hotel Costes, who gave La Mamounia an extensive facelift in 2009, is a design sensation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The teller nodded and gave her a smile.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Looked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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