looked on

past tense of look on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked on
Verb
  • In the end, Harris lost the opportunity to campaign for votes in key states, looked foolish in doing so, and got zero from her Joe Rogan experience.
    Amie Parnes, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Carson Spiers and Andrew Abbott have looked good at the back of Cincinnati's rotation.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Before the signing, another member of the Red Cross member briefly peered into one of the white vehicles.
    NBC News, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
  • At times, Lam peered around the corner of the open door before jumping back inside, seemingly hiding in the corner.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • He was voted in amid a wave of popularity for his ruling Liberal Party in late 2015 – very much viewed as a fresh face for the future and beating incumbent Stephen Harper – but has faced multiple challenges during a near decade-long tenure.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • AfD—known for its hardline views on immigration—is widely viewed as far-right, including by German officials.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Being ‘Low Maintenance’ Some individuals consciously minimize their emotional needs or preferences in an effort to be perceived as easygoing or non-demanding.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Merced is overly cautious about revealing anything that might be perceived as a spoiler.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Looked on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20on. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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