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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
As the day went on, the foundation settled into a softer, velvety finish that looked smooth and natural without crossing into shiny territory.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
The only other shmup that looked this good on the Mega Drive was probably Ex-Ranza, known as Ranger-X abroad, but even that didn’t move at the pace Earthion does.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
And cameras captured the moment Camilla briefly looked away before appearing to encourage Kate to leave the conversation.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Zibanejad shifted to wing and looked revived while playing alongside Miller.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
My skin looked super glowy and felt really hydrated.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
For the new study, the scientists looked at something called the disaster database, a global list of disasters maintained by university researchers, to identify heat waves with significant casualties, economic losses and calls for international assistance.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
National Debt Relief and Talker Research looked at financial pressures facing 2,000 US parents of kids ages 0-18.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The princess looked lovely in a gray, two-piece pantsuit for the occasion.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
The only other shmup that looked this good on the Mega Drive was probably Ex-Ranza, known as Ranger-X abroad, but even that didn’t move at the pace Earthion does.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
And cameras captured the moment Camilla briefly looked away before appearing to encourage Kate to leave the conversation.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Zibanejad shifted to wing and looked revived while playing alongside Miller.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2025
My skin looked super glowy and felt really hydrated.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
For the new study, the scientists looked at something called the disaster database, a global list of disasters maintained by university researchers, to identify heat waves with significant casualties, economic losses and calls for international assistance.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
National Debt Relief and Talker Research looked at financial pressures facing 2,000 US parents of kids ages 0-18.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The princess looked lovely in a gray, two-piece pantsuit for the occasion.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked
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People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The August grisly murder of Ukrainian emigre Iryna Zarutska seemed to capture the media for a day.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Chris Pratt, the Guardians of the Galaxy star who voiced Mario in the first film, is confirmed to be returning as the voice of our hopping hero.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Emmy winner voiced a role in DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys 2 and will soon be seen starring alongside comedian Nate Bargatze in his TriStar Pictures comedy The Breadwinner, which hits theaters on March 13.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Those gardens, intended to be untamed, animating, and informal, are the work of Piet Oudolf, the creator of the High Line plantings, in New York.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some experiences, like sports demonstrations, bingo games (a massively popular community activity), and concerts, are intended for larger groups; others, such as making traditional crafts and taking storytelling hikes, are more intimate outings.—
Robin Catalano,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Sunday’s 40-37 win over the New York Giants, his impact was felt with 130 total yards, including a 30-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter that was attributed as his longest run since his rookie season in 2021.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because nursery rhymes are such an important part of every child’s musical journey, creating a definitive collection felt essential.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Was this planned over cocktails?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mexico's government has also proposed to raise tariffs on vehicles coming from Asia, particularly China, to 50% from the current 20% as part of a broad overhaul of import levies that the government planned to protect its local industries.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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This flexible system allows performers to switch between hypotheses of how dinosaurs might have sounded.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Still, Sabbath sounded amazing, the band’s distinctive vibe of limitless cosmic encumbrance, of Man squirming under the thumb of Fate, God, madness—the essential heavy-metal vision—somehow magnified by the venerable wobbliness of its playing.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Looked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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