as in to consider
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 look (on or upon)
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It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems and pregnant people.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025 -
His death at the hands of Israel was considered by followers an inevitable martyrdom.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2025
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He was widely regarded as a titan of theological writing and, as pope, wrote tome after tome of commentaries using pencil and paper at his desk in the Vatican apartments or his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Although other issuers will waive credit card annual fees for active-duty servicemembers, Amex is regarded as one of the most accommodating.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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Analysts also worry that CEO Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration may be distracting from what Tesla shareholders likely view as his more pressing priorities.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Encourage employees to embrace change and view technology, including AI, as a tool to enhance their work, not replace it.—
Michael D. Brown,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Only the absolute luckiest can count on modern armored transportation.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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So January's tragic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which killed 67 people, only counts once.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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The region is located within Mare Crisium, a 300-mile-wide basin believed to have been created by early volcanic eruptions and flooded with basaltic lava more than 3 billion years ago.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Canucks, however, don’t seem to believe Pettersson prepared hard enough for this season.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Technology advances rapidly, industries seem to shift overnight, and people, especially leaders, feel the pressure to keep up.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time While experts acknowledge that crashes coming one right after the other feels scary, both of the aviation professionals who spoke with Rolling Stone were confident that traveling by air is still safe.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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While there is looming uncertainty, some strategists think fundamentals like strong corporate earnings will drive stocks higher.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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But what he’s lost in velocity, Erasmo Ramírez thinks he’s made up in command and perspective.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Look (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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