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She looked at the clock. → She glanced at the clock.
8 Looked Synonyms Examples
Use these examples to study structure, specificity, tone, and variation. They are demonstrations—not claims about a real person or organization unless the example itself makes that explicit.
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What to notice in the examples
A strong looked synonyms page helps writers choose words by meaning and situation, shows how nearby alternatives differ, and warns against replacements that distort the original sentence.
- Start with the intended meaning, not the original word alone.
- Group alternatives by tone, intensity, or usage context.
- Demonstrate each choice inside complete sentences rather than as an isolated list.
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He stared at the blank screen for nearly a minute.
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The technician examined the damaged connector under a light.
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They watched the storm move across the valley.
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Mara peered through the narrow gap in the shutters.
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The child gazed at the model train display.
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He scanned the list for his name.
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She inspected the seal before opening the envelope.
Keep the underlying decision or pattern, then replace the subject, evidence, relationship, constraints, and tone with details that belong to your situation. If your final line still works after swapping only one noun, it may be too close to the example.