looking on

present participle of look on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking on
Verb
  • In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
  • As her 3-year-old began moving and removing her hand from her face and staring across the restaurant, Ariana followed her daughter's eyes to see another man seated far away from them.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In February, the expectant mother shared several snaps from their engagement on Instagram, including a picture of them gazing in each other's eyes and one of Bowen putting her veil over Zuckerman's head.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Jämsén sees this series as being about gazing at the water, rather than being glued to a large screen or cocktail bar inside.
    Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Perhaps the most curious detail about the Wall Street Journal’s report is that Paramount Skydance would be looking to buy all of WBD and not just one half of the business.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Anogeissus bark extract helps restore a youthful-looking bounce, while nutrient-rich algae help your skin barrier feel strong and supported.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Our very optimism—our very Dream—has permitted half a century of declining upward mobility and gaping inequality.
    Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
  • But there are also lots of question marks, including a gaping social divide between those who have and have not taken up arms against Russia.
    Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the cringe-comedy antics of the original NBC series landed far better in Season 3 than in Season 1, once audiences began to truly love the characters instead of just gawking at them.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Nunn has a divided audience, as the Baddies show is fueled with drama, with Jerry Springer style fights to keep viewers gawking.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But, mirroring basically every year, there were glaring omissions.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The Padres might come to regret trading Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek, but another trade deadline acquisition, Freddy Fermin, has provided a decent upgrade at a position of glaring weakness.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a picture released by the Shin Bet, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Netanyahu’s chief of staff are seen peering over his shoulders.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • That hasn’t stopped passers-by from peering through the windows.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • From rooftop aquatheaters with massive high-definition screens to sports bars, lounges, and poolside cabanas, the city’s venues are rolling out premium viewing experiences for fans.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And occultations themselves depend on the viewer's location on Earth, as the viewing angle shifts with latitude.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Looking on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20on. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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