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as in seemed
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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Recent Examples of looked
The man looked at me in a rustling way, swaying toward me, his Styrofoam plate of angel hair and cherry tomatoes dotted with tiny black seeds like ants’ eyes.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record high, signaling that investors have looked past the geopolitical uncertainty.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Eco effort Environmentalism never looked so sexy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
From 2022 to 2024, a study looked into the possibility of an east-west streetcar connecting the University of Kansas Medical Center and the VA Hospital along 39th Street and Linwood Boulevard.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The defense, especially when Cale Makar was sidelined, looked completely overwhelmed, too.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In game seven of the Morgantown Regional, with the Kentucky Wildcats playing West Virginia for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals (the next round), the scene looked more like a Saturday afternoon of college football.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Brock Nelson aged like Keith Richards, and never looked the same after returning from the Olympics.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso looked incredible in gold with a Milanese strap, as did several of the new complications, while Patek Philippe gave its Calatrava fresh momentum through subtle design evolution.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record high, signaling that investors have looked past the geopolitical uncertainty.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Eco effort Environmentalism never looked so sexy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
From 2022 to 2024, a study looked into the possibility of an east-west streetcar connecting the University of Kansas Medical Center and the VA Hospital along 39th Street and Linwood Boulevard.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The defense, especially when Cale Makar was sidelined, looked completely overwhelmed, too.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In game seven of the Morgantown Regional, with the Kentucky Wildcats playing West Virginia for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals (the next round), the scene looked more like a Saturday afternoon of college football.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Brock Nelson aged like Keith Richards, and never looked the same after returning from the Olympics.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso looked incredible in gold with a Milanese strap, as did several of the new complications, while Patek Philippe gave its Calatrava fresh momentum through subtle design evolution.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked
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Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Jocytė provides spark During her pregame press conference, Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase seemed to hint that rookie Justė Jocytė might not get into Thursday’s game.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The singer has also voiced other characters throughout her career, including Laura in Underdogs, Snowflake in Snowflake, the White Gorilla and even had a cameo in a 2014 episode of Family Guy.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The desire for a variety of childcare options by Texans was also voiced by parents nationwide.—
Lina Ruiz
May 28,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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The opening salvo of the assault is intended to distract the Russians and permit four other robots to get behind enemy lines.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The incentive program is intended to discourage regulated industries from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Osaka’s tennis shone, too, in a 6-3, 7-6(3) win that felt straightforward considering Siegemund’s ability to knock opponents off rhythm with her awkward, slice-laden game and use of tennis’ dark arts.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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So this felt like football business as usual.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Then, in April, a public letter from the Office of the Child Advocate expressed alarm at yet another child death.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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Before the 2021 project began, residents had expressed concerns about speeding on the corridor and it being used as a shortcut due to its access to I-95 at several points.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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The program was always planned to become stricter as the years unfolded, to give businesses more time to make the stronger reductions in their emissions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Serna had planned to go out for a celebratory dinner with his girlfriend, her sister and the sister’s boyfriend on the way back to Anaheim from Orange County after the 1975 State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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An economy with rising GDP and 8% unemployment would have sounded implausible a few years ago.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Machado then veered off into what sounded like an excerpt from a manual written by Souza.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Jacques Garcia, the man behind Hotel Costes, who gave La Mamounia an extensive facelift in 2009, is a design sensation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The teller nodded and gave her a smile.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Looked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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