as in considering
to think of in a particular way
you could call the comment mean-spirited, but I do not look on it that way at all
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking (on or upon)
Verb
-
Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to lift restrictions on the installation of portable, plug-in solar panels that have piqued the interest of many utility customers struggling with high electric bills.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026 -
The New York Times first reported on March 23 that the Pentagon was considering deploying troops from a combat brigade unit of the 82nd Airborne Division.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Here's a refresher on the back-and-forth regarding the COVID vaccine, so far.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
-
Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Your 9th House of Jaunts wakes as the high-flying Sun embraces dreamy Neptune, calling you to learn, explore, and widen your outlook.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
-
Lynch allegedly then started calling and texting Finn obsessively.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Here are six observatories to visit for viewing comets, or other space sights.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
-
Streaming now accounts for half of all viewing, pulling ad dollars and audiences away from traditional TV and forcing stations to cut costs.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Not counting the billions in development spent in the last 16 years, NASA’s Office of the Inspector General estimates each launch of the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft at KSC costs about $4 billion.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
-
Fans around the world have been counting the days until this moment, ever since BTS put the group on pause while all seven members fulfilled their mandatory military service in South Korea.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Looking (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
