Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking down (on)
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In neighboring Uganda, protests inspired by demonstrations in Kenya took place last year, organized by young people denouncing government corruption.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025 -
The designation places Barrio 18 on the same list as MS-13, a rival group in neighboring El Salvador, as well as the region’s most powerful drug cartels.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Worden was found dead later that night in a woodshed adjoining Gein's house, hanging from her heels.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Her son, later identified as now 30-year-old Martin Caballero-Diaz, was found in the bathroom at the front adjoining home and detained, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Gali Berman Ziv's twin, Gali, was taken from fellow hostage Emily Damari's house in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, bordering northern Gaza.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Most of the prisoners were released in Gaza and some were freed in the West Bank, the other Palestinian territory bordering Israel.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
13 Oct. 2025
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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 19 Oct. 2025.
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