look on

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Recent Examples of look on During the encounter, the bride glanced over to the guests with a suspicious looks on their faces. Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 The look on Anja’s face mirrors the discomfort and disbelief that the audience feels. Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025 The brand's 15th anniversary show took over the NBA's National Basketball Players Association practice court with a WAG (Jordyn Woods, Karl-Anthony Towns' girlfriend) and fur coats primed for a tunnel look on Monica and Law Roach. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 The organization guru says to have guests post their looks on social media platforms, and consider giving prizes for the most creative or stylish looks. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for look on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
Verb
  • As lethal injection drugs have become harder to obtain, states with the death penalty have looked to expand their methods to things like firing squads and nitrogen gas, which was first used in the U.S. in January 2024 in Alabama with the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • In those areas, the Galvanize team looks for investments that advance the climate cause while generating above market returns—all without relying on policy support from Washington.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • In the sweet snap, Tove can be seen nestled between Collins and McDowell, staring up at her dad.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
  • With the Senators not back in action until Wednesday, fans will stare feverishly at the wild-card standings.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Like Michel Hazanavicius’ Godard Mon Amour, also set during May ’68, France’s chaotic history feels like a colorful backdrop for comedy, with lots of vintage costumes, old cars and sepia-toned set decorations to gaze at.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
  • At 1,500-foot elevation, sip a banana daiquiri while scanning the panoramic view, gazing to the north at St. Thomas’s uninhabited island, then to the east at the British Virgin Islands.
    Carol M. Bareuther, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The study, based on data collected by Zhurong as its radar instrument peered beneath the surface to examine hidden rock layers, was published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Adorable photos show the cubs peering out and wildlife officials from inside the box.
    Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • But the glaring contrast in game management in its build-up — Portugal head coach Francisco Neto opting to pivot and experiment from the bench; Wiegman choosing to stick and wait, refusing to bring on substitutes until the 84th minute — felt significant.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
  • With a few glaring homages to Jean-Luc Godard, among other nods to the epoch, the film plays more like historical pastiche than original material.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • There are even silicone dots on the top of the cups to further aid in the no-slip department, plus help minimize any gaping issues.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
  • With last month’s shuttering of neighboring venue Mama Kin, the intimate 100-seat space helps fill a gaping void in the South Bay jazz scene while expanding San Jose Jazz’s programming far beyond the nonprofit’s flagship summer and winter festivals.
    Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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“Look on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20on. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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