looking on

verb

Definition of looking onnext
present participle of look on
as in staring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking on
  1. looking
  2. glaring
  3. peering
  4. viewing
  5. regarding
Verb
  • Residents and businesses cannot afford for the city to continue to be a greater outlier, risk harming our ability to recruit top talent and investments and send the wrong message to growing industries looking to build or grow in Chicago.
    Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Standing out in one of these areas will surely be a yellow flag in the diligence process and could lead to investors looking elsewhere.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of looking
Verb
  • With Murphy and Joyner departing, both the backfield and the offensive line represented glaring holes that Riley probably would have to plug through the portal.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Quad’s treatment by this group is a glaring reminder of the limits of sisterhood.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of glaring
Verb
  • It is believed to have stalked and hunted its prey like one too, peering above the water and clamping down on prey with powerful jaws.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • On the first and second floors of the Hilton Hotel, which houses the conference center where the UnitedHealth Group was hosting its event, people wearing suits and badges were peering out of the windows.
    Christopher Cann, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of peering
Verb
  • Popular on Variety For years, Oscar enthusiasts and industry insiders have called for a simulcast of the telecast, citing the importance of embracing changing viewing habits in an increasingly digital world.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While the moon and meteors will compete for viewing chances Friday and Saturday, weather conditions will also play a role.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of viewing
Verb
  • Joey Logano's third championship win in the NASCAR Cup Series brought a wave of dissatisfaction from fans regarding the playoff format's fairness.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Your custody solution must adhere to local regulations, particularly regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) laws.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of regarding
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looking (into)

looking on

looking (on or upon)

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