LOOKED ON Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

looked on

verb

past tense of look on

as in stared

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As Draper sat at the side of the court for the change of ends and stared at the floor, tears began to flow.

— The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Rebecca’s hands stilled, and the girl stared at her grandmother, wide-eyed.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of stared

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Shortly after the telescope was invented in 1608, Galileo peered out into the solar system and saw the amazing ring system.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 July 2026
After police responded to the scene, Kim peered outside her window to see Elijah Bieniemy being led away in handcuffs Sunday evening.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of peered

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Next Big Thing, have become the most talked about — and gawked about — in the run-up to Sunday’s World Cup final, when Messi’s Argentina will play Yamal’s Spain for the biggest trophy in the sport.

— Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
By Thursday morning, only the awning was still standing amid the rubble, as passersby gawked and cars slowed down to survey what had happened.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of gawked

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In 2022, Joshua Cain and his partner, André Reyes, stepped into the foyer of the home on Monrovia’s South Ivy Avenue and gaped in wonder.

— Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Upon first glance of the architectural marvel that is the magnificent indoor-outdoor lobby, my mouth gaped open; on every return visit since, it's done the same.

— Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026

Definition of gaped

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Iranian officials, whether perceived as moderates or hardliners, are saying that renewed negotiations with the US are not in prospect.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
The shocking lack of answers does not appear to be for a lack of resources, rather it highlights perceived investigative missteps along the way.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of perceived

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