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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
Better still, Baltimore’s offense looked ready to go for the two-point conversion and steal a win.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Denver looked set to blemish the Chiefs’ undefeated campaign, until Wil Lutz’s 35-yarder was stuffed at the line.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
When neighborhood groups in West LA sued the city over the lack of environmental review, Boring settled with them and looked to build elsewhere.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
Elle Fanning has simply never looked better.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
The team looked incompetent, even with an extra week to prepare.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
In the large window division, first place was awarded to Southwest Connection, which had a Native American theme and in second place went to Sweet Elizabeth Jane whose top hats looked toward New Year’s Eve celebrations.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
From the opening tip, Williamson looked explosive.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The future looked so bright for Michigan Central in 1945 that a baby nursery was added to its many amenities.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Denver looked set to blemish the Chiefs’ undefeated campaign, until Wil Lutz’s 35-yarder was stuffed at the line.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
When neighborhood groups in West LA sued the city over the lack of environmental review, Boring settled with them and looked to build elsewhere.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
Elle Fanning has simply never looked better.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
The team looked incompetent, even with an extra week to prepare.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
In the large window division, first place was awarded to Southwest Connection, which had a Native American theme and in second place went to Sweet Elizabeth Jane whose top hats looked toward New Year’s Eve celebrations.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
From the opening tip, Williamson looked explosive.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The future looked so bright for Michigan Central in 1945 that a baby nursery was added to its many amenities.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked
Verb
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Initially, things seemed to go well.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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The intentionally empty area around Sgr A*'s frame seemed to actually punctuate its conceptual and visual weight in a way its typical online backdrop of search bars and Google Chrome tabs never has for me.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some handlers said Donkey, although playful like Perry, did not have much else in common with the character voiced by Eddie Murphy.—
Sara Ruberg,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday evening in Spain, Vinicius was handed a two-match suspension which Ancelotti voiced his disapproval of the following afternoon when facing the media - despite the number 7 still being able to feature in the Super Cup.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to the complaint, there was no indication that the victim intended to meet anyone underage.—
Christina Coulter,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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My last speculative posts about condominiums and walkable neighborhoods aren’t intended to illicit sympathy.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The oversized jackets, available in black and ecru, are embellished with multiple boucle patches with high-density embroideries and felted patching artworks.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday 🎨 Discover the art of needle felting at The Line Hotel from 6:30-8:30pm.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While most employees planned to drive home Sunday before full-on blizzard conditions arrived, Putney said a few chose to sleep over a second night to stay off the icy roads.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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Things did not exactly go as planned from there, as higher than expected monthly inflation readings, agita about lingering consumer price increases from tariffs and the unwieldy $36 trillion national debt threw a wrench in plans to return to neutral monetary policy.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.—
Rembert Browne,
Billboard,
11 Dec. 2024
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The singer Cher evacuated to a hotel on Monday night along with her pets, according to her publicist, who gave no other details.—
Corina Knoll,
New York Times,
11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to the lawsuit the BOP has unlawfully treated credits earned under FSA as discretionary rather than a mandate clearly stated in the law.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The news agency also quoted medical workers who stated that four bodies had been recovered from the crash so far.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Looked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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