as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I found her at the mall looking at the new outfits on the mannequins
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looked at
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as in considered
to give serious and careful thought to
Let's look at what we're dealing with here.
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In January, Oakland Zoo noticed that Lola had developed a limp on her right front paw.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026 -
The no-frills vibe makes sense for an industry of trade workers who aren’t used to getting noticed.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Officials advise people with pets in areas where the lizard has been spotted to keep a close eye out for their animals.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Directors and power couple Barry Jenkins and Lulu Wang were also spotted on the carpet, as was artist Tove Lo.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Kharg Island has been thrust into the global spotlight because it is regarded as one of Iran’s most sensitive economic targets.—
Azhar Sukri,Greg Iacurci,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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There's a long history of journalists seeking interviews with world leaders, even when they are regarded as enemies of the United States.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the starters and reserves at pass rusher are being eyed suspiciously at this early point of the offseason.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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At this stage of his career, Jones should be eyed as a third-down back in a committee.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Looked (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20%28at%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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