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
Verb
  • Instead of following the typical format of a tour, Swift looked at it through a new lens and created something revolutionary.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As with any design period, there’s a massive range in how bathrooms looked in the 1960s.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of looked
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The video of her protest was viewed more than 200 million times in two days.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Christopher's clip has been viewed more than 700,000 times and received over 100,000 comments.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of viewed
Verb
  • In cultures or social contexts where relationships are perceived as less fluid, distancing is less frequent, as the stakes of losing a connection are higher.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The trustees banned curriculum described as CRT and all flags but the American flag, which was widely perceived as a way to prevent Pride flags from being displayed on campuses.
    Nadra Nittle, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceived
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Thesaurus Entries Near looked on

looked (into)

looked on

looked (on or upon)

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