Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked down (on)
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The shelves are bordered by intricate columns that add architectural detail.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Pyongyang has long been accused of conducting suspicious transfers of goods between ships in the East China Sea, which is bordered by China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan and Taiwan.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The author, who is editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, points to the fact that Kate used to like the walk the dogs in the park that bounded the palace.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The development is bounded by Wiles Road to the north, Sample Road to the south, State Road 7 to the west and Lyons Road to the east.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Looked down (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20down%20%28on%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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