looked on

verb

Definition of looked onnext
past tense of look on
as in stared

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  1. looked
  2. peered
  3. viewed
  4. perceived
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  • Better still, Baltimore’s offense looked ready to go for the two-point conversion and steal a win.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • From the opening tip, Williamson looked explosive.
    William Guillory, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of looked
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  • Researchers peered at the insects under a microscope and also collected DNA.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and amateurs alike.
    Harriet Marsden, theweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of peered
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  • 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
  • And as cards of all kinds are now more widely viewed as alternative investments with the potential to be worth millions, the demand for authentication and grading — an attempt at standardizing assessments of condition that drives value — has skyrocketed.
    Larry Holder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of viewed
Verb
  • Smaller Companies Leverage Bigger Partners’ Brand Equity When two companies partner for a campaign, it’s often perceived that the smaller company is simply leveraging the bigger partner’s brand equity.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Along with Pete Alonso, who is still available, he was perceived to be one of the top first basemen on the market.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceived
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looked (into)

looked on

looked (on or upon)

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