Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking on
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Saxon sat at the plaintiff’s table, staring at a screen with no expression.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026 -
After eight hours at work, staring at spreadsheets and sitting through meetings that should've been emails, my brain needs a complete reset.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The images, which were taken in 2008 in Cape Town, South Africa, show Dion lounging on her back, gazing off into the distance, and enjoying the sun.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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And after a long day of trekking, there’s nothing so restorative as a dip in the opulent bathtub, fringed by bricks of pink salt from Pakistan, while gazing out at the Nilgiri glowing ethereally in the dusk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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One activist said the group is aware of the concerns, as well as worries about noise complaints, but counter that with the changing tactics of ICE agents in their communities, residents are also looking for new, flexible, grassroots ways to alert people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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But the post-Covid inflation surge is clear evidence, in Warsh's view, that the Fed has been looking at the wrong factors.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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If the San Diego County Water Authority eventually reaches deals with other agencies, the amount of water sold will be small compared to the gaping water shortfall that is pushing reservoir levels lower along the Colorado River.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Texas’ best player Dailyn Swain pulled down 11 rebounds, but was saddled with foul trouble as well and didn’t score in the second half, leaving a gaping hole in the scoring department.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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On a typical day, the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale reverberates with animal cries and the footfalls of gawking visitors.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Armed soldiers patrolled in droves, spreading hate and fear everywhere, blindfolding children, pointing guns, gawking, spitting, laughing at us like animals in the zoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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Defense ranked 21st in the NBA remains a glaring weakness.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The sun ascended above BayCare Ballpark during batting practice, glaring straight into the outfield.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Outside of ChiArts, two students leaned outside of the building’s second-floor windows, peering down towards the crowd gathering below.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the United Kingdom’s national meteorological service tasked ACE2 with peering one full season into the future.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Feb. 2026
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While the technology has the potential to radically transform society, with some leaders viewing it as a cure-all that could boost productivity, bolster innovation, and even cure cancer, the very scale of that transformation has also made many Americans wary of its potential.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Throughout a media viewing period that lasted approximately 35 minutes, Manning didn’t do much — if anything — besides encourage his teammates.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Looking on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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