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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking (on or upon)
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026 -
The parties involved in the deal have since been looking for ways to move forward with the sale, including considering plans to add a Chinese investor to the consortium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Police have not confirmed any details regarding the incident at this time.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The team hopes the aircraft, beyond providing insight into wartime aviation, will impart wisdom regarding the real consequences of war during this time of global unrest.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Like our president, this is calling for me.—
Jack Fink
April 12,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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How to track your federal tax refund Taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax refunds on the IRS website, the IRS2Go mobile app, or by calling 800-829-1954.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The podcast investigated if viewing this content, day after day, week after week, could cause actual PTSD, despite the moderator remaining safely on the other side of the screen.—
Isa Mazzei,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Even bigger crowds came to see her when she was recovered two years later, with over 100,000 people viewing her in the first two days alone.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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For those keeping track, that would be six consecutive road games counting the regular season, play-in tournament and then the first two playoff games.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Looking (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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