Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of look on
Nathanael said with his eyebrows raised and an amused look on his face.
—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
Hubbard posted an image of herself with a disgusted look on her face from earlier in Season 10, while Dillard shared a photo of himself frowning, also from a scene in the show.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans react to Drake Maye's buzzcut Patriots fans have been quick to show love for Drake Maye's new look on social media.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Frances seeing Jol’s paintings brought out again, and Soames smoking a cigar with a very satisfied look on his face.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Prospective pet owners, then, will naturally look on the internet, where puppy mills thrive.
—Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Every two years, elite athletes compete in the Olympics, biennial plants — like carrots and onions — produce seeds and people across America look on with consternation and mounting impatience as California counts its election ballots.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic scores 32 points, but can’t get a clean look on the final shot attempt as the Lakers lose to the Detroit Pistons 113-110.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Ice agents look on as travelers stand in long lines at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on March 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
Hubbard posted an image of herself with a disgusted look on her face from earlier in Season 10, while Dillard shared a photo of himself frowning, also from a scene in the show.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans react to Drake Maye's buzzcut Patriots fans have been quick to show love for Drake Maye's new look on social media.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Frances seeing Jol’s paintings brought out again, and Soames smoking a cigar with a very satisfied look on his face.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Prospective pet owners, then, will naturally look on the internet, where puppy mills thrive.
—Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Every two years, elite athletes compete in the Olympics, biennial plants — like carrots and onions — produce seeds and people across America look on with consternation and mounting impatience as California counts its election ballots.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic scores 32 points, but can’t get a clean look on the final shot attempt as the Lakers lose to the Detroit Pistons 113-110.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Ice agents look on as travelers stand in long lines at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on March 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
Verb
-
Three-safety looks with Moehrig, Thieneman and Lathan Ransom would have a bit more range, as the Oregon defensive back has coverage ability that eludes the current depth chart at the position.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
-
The power play looked generally awful in its first three attempts, all coming in the second period when the Flyers had a chance to build on their 1-0 lead.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The whole allure of staring death in the face on film wasn’t born in the ’70s, of course.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Some with furtive glances, some outright staring.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
As the train pulled into the precincts of Guilin, Martha and Joost gazed out the window at a series of pointy green hills poking up out of bright-orange soil.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The astronauts will take turns peering through Orion’s windows with cameras.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
-
The blank walls stared at her, vacant pinholes made by previous tenants peering down like dark, shrunken pupils.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
This game began, appropriately enough, with Angela Dugalic blocking Ashton Judd’s shot and then glaring at her as the Longhorn lay in a heap.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
-
The Colts have glaring holes at a few positions, most notably defensive end, and while the draft could offer some solutions, Indy also doesn’t have a first-round pick this year.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
If Wilson gets in, those votes will come right out of Johnson’s hide and leave a gaping hole in his chances.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Do poking wires, falling straps, and gaping cups ruin your day?—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Cisse isn’t widely viewed as being as polished as the first-round cornerbacks, but KC could hand him to defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, then set it and forget it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
-
But viewed through a different lens, this resilience — the ability to get dropped off on an island in the middle of the ocean with no supplies and no knowledge of your surroundings and be totally fine — is nothing short of extraordinary.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Look on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20on. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
