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)
Verb
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026 -
Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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His approach first gained attention years ago on the San Francisco waterfront, when his birds took flight along the Embarcadero and were spotted by a National Geographic photographer, who followed their path back to him.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The Chicago Tribune reports a third eaglet has been spotted in a nest at Oak Woods Cemetery in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bournemouth’s departing Andoni Iraola is also still regarded as a strong contender, having been earmarked from the outset.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Our team had intimate conversations with ChatGPT, regarded as taboo, which unlocked the insight that people want to be fully seen without being judged or penalized.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Vertical construction is expected to begin on the Target in June, Ahlquist said, with opening eyed for May 2027.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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The Jeserich Building’s previous owners eyed demolition in 2022 ahead of possible redevelopment, but advocates organized to stop it, and City Council members stepped in with a nomination to give the building official historic status.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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“Looked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20%28at%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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