Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking down (on)
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Even Azerbaijan, a Muslim country neighboring Iran that has forged close ties with Israel, has come under assault.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Balat is from neighboring Langhorne, and Kayumi is from Newtown, about 4 miles north.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The company next captured images on March 4 showing impact sites on the school and adjoining former IRGC base, with a total of seven buildings damaged or destroyed.—
Julie Tsirkin,
NBC news,
6 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Massive Caesars does accessibility right with ramps adjoining its various levels, accessible guest rooms with lots of space for power wheelchairs, and moveable chairs at slots machines and table games.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Harris emerged from the field in the traditionally conservative and deep-red district, situated in the northwest corner of Georgia and bordering Alabama and Tennessee.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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But Iranian missile and drone attacks have largely halted tanker traffic carrying oil and gas from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates through the narrow passageway bordering Iran.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Looking down (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20down%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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