LOOKED Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

looked

verb

past tense of look

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 In the past, BioCryst would have looked internally to develop its pipeline. — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Over the last few years, the AI talent market has looked more like a professional sports draft than a conventional hiring cycle. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Aledo looked strong in a scrimmage at Tim Buchanan Stadium, with Lewisville transfer quarterback Tre Williams completing 14 of 21 passes for 180 yards and two touchdown throws. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Nicole Kidman looked radiant in a seafoam green gown with a bold thigh-high slit at the Practical Magic 2 premiere in London on August 26. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 When the hotel's hurricane plan began to unravel The hotel looked prepared on paper. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The Chargers looked sloppy in their 41-17 home loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week, following an inspiring 27-7 road win over the Houston Texans, and now aim for a better on-field product in their final tuneup. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 As poorly as the Carolina Panthers’ offense looked during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Houston Texans, Bryce Young took some solace in the fact that the performance came in a practice setting. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The Falcons’ starting offense looked significantly more effective. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Other Surrealists, meanwhile, seemed to take from animals a license to exploit other (generally female) bodies, as in Clovis Trouille’sJustine(1937), in which both a naked female figure and a lion are bound and captive.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
To the outside observer, the hearing for the soft-spoken man with the graying mustache may have seemed like any other, save for the FBI agents from the public corruption squad sitting in the back.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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Shot by Glen Luchford, the images track a cast that includes Romeo Beckham, a collaborator of the brand since 2013, and FKA Twigs, who voiced the runway soundtrack.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Mimikyu has since appeared in multiple games and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as the anime adaptation of the series where it is voiced by Billy Bob Thompson.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of voiced

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Formulations intended for pain treatment include injections and transdermal patches that release the drug gradually through the skin.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
The policy is intended to reduce potential overlap between related campaigns.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of intended

Verb

The sea change coming for the Angels franchise felt due, illustrated each night at Angel Stadium by the waves of shirtless fans in the upper decks imploring Arte Moreno to sell the team.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Bellow felt an affinity with Kennedy’s combination of low-life high jinks, human frailty, and virtuoso style.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of felt

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Executives expressed interest in the opportunity but there was also a measure of caution given their past experience in the country.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Her team expressed appreciation for the support and is open to continuing the conversation, according to a joint announcement from the governor and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of expressed

Verb

Minister Mélanie Joly announced $541 million for this initial cohort, with more hires planned, emphasizing Canada's commitment to science.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
This reaction was triggered by Kiffin, who had planned to sign tight end Dae’Quan Wright after the Cleveland Browns released him during the preseason.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of planned

Verb

Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026