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Recent Examples of look on
Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
My body was doing the serious work of building and housing a baby, while my mind looked on like an anxious assistant.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 26 July 2025
The combination of Smith and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty in the backfield will give the Raiders a new look on offense.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
This isn’t about how safe the system looks on a spreadsheet.
—Marc Molinaro, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
The look on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s face said it all.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
In the courtroom gallery, scores of law enforcement officers — many of them other parole agents and colleagues from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — looked on, in a crowd that spilled out into the adjacent hallway.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Genesis and Swift jumped up and down and held hands as Shakira performed while Egypt looked on in awe.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 July 2025
Chelsea Captain Reece James and his teammates celebrate their FIFA Club World Cup trophy win as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
My body was doing the serious work of building and housing a baby, while my mind looked on like an anxious assistant.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 26 July 2025
The combination of Smith and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty in the backfield will give the Raiders a new look on offense.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
This isn’t about how safe the system looks on a spreadsheet.
—Marc Molinaro, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
The look on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s face said it all.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
In the courtroom gallery, scores of law enforcement officers — many of them other parole agents and colleagues from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — looked on, in a crowd that spilled out into the adjacent hallway.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Genesis and Swift jumped up and down and held hands as Shakira performed while Egypt looked on in awe.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 July 2025
Chelsea Captain Reece James and his teammates celebrate their FIFA Club World Cup trophy win as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
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The disappointment is palpable in a team that won the World Series as recently as four years ago and has veteran skipper Brian Snitker, in the last year of his contract, looking toward retirement.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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What to look for in quality grain-free dog foods Whole protein The best grain-free dog foods are wholesome, and their primary ingredients should include whole animal proteins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Bryan stopped singing the chorus for a second and stared into the crowd before carrying on with the 2011 song, handling the slight interruption like a pro. Fans responded to the incident online.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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That meant the audience stared, entranced, at a stage filled with string musicians and an upright bass player, with drummer Brian Chase in the back and guitarist Nick Zinner mostly playing acoustic instruments.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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On that warm February night, a young man gazed at the stream of cars rolling down East Sixth Street.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Another picture showed McCaffrey gazing down at Colette in her bed.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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This year, fans can peer at a wall serving as a tribute to local high school girls’ flag football teams as the team prepares to host their first Celebrating Women and Girls in Sports Day on August 13.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Shorter wavelengths in the S-band can measure small objects, like leaves and the roughness of surfaces, to monitor crops, while long wavelengths in the L-band can peer through thick tree canopies to study forest structure and even spot boulders and tree trunks.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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The New York Yankees dropped their series against the first-place Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday and the need for some upgrades at the trade deadline is glaring.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The disparity is especially glaring in the fashion industry, where women drive the vast majority of consumer spending yet are rarely in control of the capital or the chief leadership roles that shape the industry.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The windows and railings along the bow were broken by the out-rushing water, and the back end was draped in blue tarps that covered gaping holes in the stern.—
John Carlisle,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Visuals from the scene showed the mangled remains of the aircraft dented into the side of the building, dismantling its iron grills and creating a gaping hole in the structure.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Where will the northern lights be visible? Skywatchers who live in the northernmost areas of the country have the best chances at viewing the colorful display from Earth tonight.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The full moon in Aquarius on August 9 invites a level of emotional separation that's welcomed and necessary in order to view our lives from a birds-eye view.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Look on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20on. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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