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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
White detailed a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026.
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Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
In the third inning in particular, a rally that began with a one-out Freddie Freeman home run looked bad for the A’s after Ginn surrendered two straight walks with two outs and the game tied 1-1.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The early stages of last year’s tournament were utterly consumed by that drama, with big names falling by the wayside wherever and whenever fans looked.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Google never looked so good on a TV, and these savings won't last long!
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Other rankings have looked at median incomes, which are often lower.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
At least today, Ronaldo looked like the Ronaldo of old, scoring twice and nearly scoring a third goal on multiple occasions.
—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026.
—
Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
In the third inning in particular, a rally that began with a one-out Freddie Freeman home run looked bad for the A’s after Ginn surrendered two straight walks with two outs and the game tied 1-1.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The early stages of last year’s tournament were utterly consumed by that drama, with big names falling by the wayside wherever and whenever fans looked.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Google never looked so good on a TV, and these savings won't last long!
—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Other rankings have looked at median incomes, which are often lower.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
At least today, Ronaldo looked like the Ronaldo of old, scoring twice and nearly scoring a third goal on multiple occasions.
—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked
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The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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The promise seemed straightforward.
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The decision was made after several council members voiced concerns about the proposal's potential impact, including Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who introduced it in April and advocated for the amendment.
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There was a 30-minute period of public comment before the June 22 board meeting where parents voiced concern over technology use in schools.
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Torrez said the investigation will examine potential legal remedies, including criminal prosecution, civil litigation and structural reforms intended to prevent similar conduct by DEA agents in the future.
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Despite the fact that its concrete design is intended to whisk water out of the city as fast as possible, life stubbornly persists in the river and nearby.
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The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
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The devastation in Venezuela is being felt far beyond the country's borders.
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The decision comes after several parents and teachers expressed concern about AI.
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Several Republican senators expressed misgivings about the idea, pointing to the potential for security and legal risks.
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No memorial or public service has been planned at this time, Brown's family said.
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All of those players, should their signings go as planned, should be in the Pacers orbit throughout the offseason.
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The readers had been selected because none sounded like the next.
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The sun beat down and wind chimes sounded quietly in the tiny Central Valley city of Hughson, where Tiffany Nolan Rodriguez had come to the local cemetery to talk with her husband.
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Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
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Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
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“Looked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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