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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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026 -
An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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He was spotted in a blue jacket and white collared shirt hobnobbing and posing for photos with cast members and other event attendees.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 4 candidate landing sites are grouped around the south pole below Moretus at the extreme edge of the lunar disk, though only a glimpse of the most northerly sites such as Nobel Crater and Malapert Massif can be spotted when lunar libration is favorable.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Graham’s consulting role is perhaps more surprising as he is not known first and foremost for his comedy chops, although he is widely regarded as one of the most prolific creatives in British TV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Days after Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of the night from her home outside Tucson, Arizona, Banfield went on her YouTube Channel to cite a law enforcement source who told her that Cioni was possibly being eyed as a suspect.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Healey administration eyed closing Pappas last year, relocating services to Western Massachusetts Hospital, over 100 miles away from Canton.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Looked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20%28at%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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