look on

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Recent Examples of look on 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 Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaving a game against the New York Mets in the first inning at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025 While the future of warfare is being invented in places like Ukraine, U.S. officials are looking on with a growing sense of urgency. Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 After striking out Kyle Schwarber looking on three pitches with runners on first and second, Darvish walked Bryce Harper to load the bases and then allowed Edmundo Sosa to sneak a ground ball through the left side of the infield to chase the Padres’ right-hander from the game. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025 Butler shines, Harris looks on Butler, a graduate of Atlanta’s Westlake High, hit a third-inning home run off Chavez, who averaged 90 mph with his sinker and 84.4 mph with his changeup, generally not enough differential to pitch effectively in the majors. David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 July 2025 Parents nationwide looked on with anxiety and horror as the toll at Camp Mystic became clearer. James Powel, USA Today, 9 July 2025 Of course, the camp had a Manning participating instead of teaching, as Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning garnered tons of attention from virtually everyone in-person and looking on at home. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
Verb
  • 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
  • The idea came from us looking at the Warped Tour performance as a celebration.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The proud dad shared an adorable new photo with their little one on Instagram Wednesday, July 3 On Wednesday, July 2, Irwin's husband, Chandler Powell, 28, shared an adorable Instagram photo of Grace Warrior Irwin Powell staring in amazement at a rainbow.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • On the left, 23-month-old Riot Rose sucks on a pacifier and stares apathetically at his mom before hiding behind the shade canopy of his carseat, seemingly having pulled it over himself to avoid his mom’s camera lens.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Climb to the top, gaze around in wonder and the eons will dissolve as you are transported into the past.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • Part of the allure of this neighborhood is Humboldt Boulevard — gazing at the old mansions and churches that were once Jewish synagogues.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Carrie Tauscher, the arboretum’s director, stands amidst it all, peering up into the canopy to look for damage.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
  • Groups crowded out in front of the house, peering into the backyard after the party hit capacity.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • His presence would immediately raise the Commanders' floor on defense, and help some address some of the team's glaring weak points.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
  • One glaring question is how serious youth offenders will be tried on such an expedited timeline.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Photos from the scene reveal that collision left a gaping hole in the wall.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • This is the gaping hole in the starting XI as things stand.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The dancing is real and extraordinary In the movie, the dancers are viewed from every imaginable angle.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
  • Several bodies have already virtual viewing options, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted widespread adoption.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 8 July 2025

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