as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I found her at the mall looking at the new outfits on the mannequins
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looked at
2 of 2phrase
as in considered
to give serious and careful thought to
Let's look at what we're dealing with here.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked (at)
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While working in a technical sales role at Amazon, Hua noticed that this same gap between IQ and EQ was a challenge for many people.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Her friends noticed the changes; at a point, her best friend learned of the encounter and, to her surprise, was not curious about her encounters with a celebrity other than to ask if the Sochi incident was consensual.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Skye Hankey, the daughter-in-law of car-loan billionaire tycoon Don Hankey, was spotted donning a black asymmetrical dress with leather gloves and clutch in hand.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Naomi Watts have also been spotted styling their Ugg boots with wide-leg pants, while the pairing has been spotted on the streets of Milan, Paris, New York, Copenhagen and more.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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He is widely regarded for his offensive play-calling and ability to maximize output from his quarterbacks.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The complex is built on Temple Mount, which is regarded as Judaism’s holiest place as the site of two ancient temples.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Back in October, ESPN reported Antetokounmpo had eyed the Knicks as a possible destination, and that the Knicks and Bucks discussed what a trade might look like.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Reports of a second building in Durant While not mentioned by The Washington Post, a second ICE detention center is reportedly being eyed for Durant, in the Choctaw Nation.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Looked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20%28at%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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